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13 Cards in this Set
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aging
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normal physical and behavior changes under normal conditions as people mature or advance in age
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ageism
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dislike of older person based on the belief that old= unattractive, unintelligent, unproductive
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chronological age
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age in years
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physiological age
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age based on changes in the body, mental point of view
Only a guideline can be different at different parts of body |
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functional age
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based on abilities
changes occur at different rates |
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aging as a normal process implies...
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that G&D, adaption continues until death
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primary nursing goal
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to keep at optimal level of functioning
promote wellness |
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biological theory of aging look at
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why/how?
physiological, chemical |
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biological theories include
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genetic theory
wear and tear theory immunity theory neuroendocrine theory |
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psychosocial theories look at
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tries to explain the varies responses to aging
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psychosocial theory includes
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disengagement theory
activity theory continuity theory personality theories developmental theories |
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elders right my be violated easily because
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dependent on others, impaired cognition, less economic resources, live alone, easy target
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DPOA
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an advocate to act and carry out medical wishes
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