Gerontological Nursing &
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, Terms in this set (105)
Four categories of older adults Young Old (65-74), Middle Old (75-84), Old Old
(85-100), Elite Old (>100).
Three components of successful Low disease/disability, high physical/cognitive
aging function, active life engagement.
Chronologic age A person's actual age in years.
Subjective age How old a person feels.
Functional age Ability to function compared with others of the
same age.
Ageism Stereotyping or discrimination based on age.
Aging anxiety Fear or worry about getting older.
Major biological theories of aging Cross-linkage, free radical, programmed,
autoimmune/immunosenescence, wear/tear, caloric
restriction.
Activity Theory of aging Older adults benefit from staying active and
involved.
Disengagement Theory Aging naturally involves withdrawing from some
social roles/activities.
Patient Care | Study
Guide, Practice Questions
& Exam Review
|Guaranteed success|
, Terms in this set (105)
Four categories of older adults Young Old (65-74), Middle Old (75-84), Old Old
(85-100), Elite Old (>100).
Three components of successful Low disease/disability, high physical/cognitive
aging function, active life engagement.
Chronologic age A person's actual age in years.
Subjective age How old a person feels.
Functional age Ability to function compared with others of the
same age.
Ageism Stereotyping or discrimination based on age.
Aging anxiety Fear or worry about getting older.
Major biological theories of aging Cross-linkage, free radical, programmed,
autoimmune/immunosenescence, wear/tear, caloric
restriction.
Activity Theory of aging Older adults benefit from staying active and
involved.
Disengagement Theory Aging naturally involves withdrawing from some
social roles/activities.
