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14 Cards in this Set
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The scientific study of aging and the elderly
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gerontology
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Natural deterioration of cells and organs as a result of aging.
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senescence
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A society in which the elderly control most of society's wealth, power, and prestige.
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gerontocracy
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The belief that people in a particular age category are inferior to people in other age categories.
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ageism
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An organization with the goal of eliminating ageism in all its forms
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gray panthers
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Mistreatment of older persons; it may be physical, psychological, or financial, or it may take the form of neglect or financial exploitation.
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elder abuse
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The scientific study of death and dying
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thanatology
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"Gentle death" or "merciful death"; helping the terminally ill to die free of pain and with as much dignity as possible.
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euthanasia
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An environment designed for the care of the terminally ill, where individuals are allowed to die a relatively pain-free, comfortable, and dignified death.
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hospice
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Contents that, as people age, they gradually withdraw from social participation and simultaneously are relieved of social responsibilities.
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social disengagement theory
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Contends that it is the extent to which an individual remains engaged in meaningful social activity that determines the quality of life in old age.
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activity theory of aging
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Asserts that the elderly compete with younger members of society for the same resources and social rewards and suffer a variety of disadvantages because of their relative lack of social power.
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conflict approach to aging
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States that older persons form sulbultures in order to interact with others with similar backgrounds, experiences, attitudes, values, beliefts, and lifestyles.
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subculture theory of aging
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Contends that norms of reciprocity govern interaction and that elderly people engage in meaningful social interactions as long as they are mutually beneficial to all parties.
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exchange theory of aging
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