gerontology 1 - aging in Canada 2025
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young-old
65 to 74
middle-old
75 to 84
old-old
85 years and older
The meaning of aging and those who are identified as old is determined by..... and is
influenced by....
society and culture
history and gender
what may take precedence over the "luxury" of being able to focus on wellness and
quality of life?
Survival needs and multitude of health problems
do older adults tend to be optimistic or pessimistic about their ability to improve
their health and functioning?
pessimistic
what do healthcare environments focus more on? rather than what?
treating disease than on preventing illness and addressing whole person needs
Often older adults and health care providers mistakenly attribute symptoms to
aging rather than what?
identify and address the contributing factors that are reversible and treatable
what are The three components of successful aging?
- An active engagement with life
- High cognitive and physical function
- Low probability of disease and disability
what components does Successful healthy aging involve?
social, biological, psychological, environmental, cultural, spiritual
, sociological aging
about what society expects of a person depending on their age, culture, and
capacity
in medical care what does an older persons often receive less of?
less aggressive treatment for common ailments, which are dismissed as a natural
part of aging
in the workplace what are older job applicants seen as?
less positively than younger ones
what is underreported in nursing homes and home settings?
abuse and neglect
who are underrepresented and stereotyped in the media?
older adults
what is Well-being for those older than 60 is strongly related to? what is it affects
by?
functional status, but also affected by determinants of health
what are determinants of health?
the underlying causes of illness or wellness
what are the 12 determinants of health?
• Income and Social Status
• Social Support Networks
• Education and Literacy
• Employment/Working Conditions
• Social Environments
• Physical Environments
• Personal Health Practices and Coping Skills
• Healthy Child Development
• Biology and Genetic Endowment
• Health Services
• Gender
• Culture
what is used to build health and attend to determinants of health
The primary health care approach
what are the 5 principles of primary health care?
Update|Most Tested Questions And
Verified Solutions|Assured Success !!!
young-old
65 to 74
middle-old
75 to 84
old-old
85 years and older
The meaning of aging and those who are identified as old is determined by..... and is
influenced by....
society and culture
history and gender
what may take precedence over the "luxury" of being able to focus on wellness and
quality of life?
Survival needs and multitude of health problems
do older adults tend to be optimistic or pessimistic about their ability to improve
their health and functioning?
pessimistic
what do healthcare environments focus more on? rather than what?
treating disease than on preventing illness and addressing whole person needs
Often older adults and health care providers mistakenly attribute symptoms to
aging rather than what?
identify and address the contributing factors that are reversible and treatable
what are The three components of successful aging?
- An active engagement with life
- High cognitive and physical function
- Low probability of disease and disability
what components does Successful healthy aging involve?
social, biological, psychological, environmental, cultural, spiritual
, sociological aging
about what society expects of a person depending on their age, culture, and
capacity
in medical care what does an older persons often receive less of?
less aggressive treatment for common ailments, which are dismissed as a natural
part of aging
in the workplace what are older job applicants seen as?
less positively than younger ones
what is underreported in nursing homes and home settings?
abuse and neglect
who are underrepresented and stereotyped in the media?
older adults
what is Well-being for those older than 60 is strongly related to? what is it affects
by?
functional status, but also affected by determinants of health
what are determinants of health?
the underlying causes of illness or wellness
what are the 12 determinants of health?
• Income and Social Status
• Social Support Networks
• Education and Literacy
• Employment/Working Conditions
• Social Environments
• Physical Environments
• Personal Health Practices and Coping Skills
• Healthy Child Development
• Biology and Genetic Endowment
• Health Services
• Gender
• Culture
what is used to build health and attend to determinants of health
The primary health care approach
what are the 5 principles of primary health care?
