Geriatric Nursing

TRA Compre - Sir Rocky

> 60 y/o

age of geriatric patients

Gerontology

study of the aging process

Gene Theory

theory that aging is happens d/t biological timeline

infancy

most rapid growth timeline

Immunologic Theory

Biological theory that aging happens d/t dec immune system → risk to disease → cell damage

Endocrine Theory (Neuroendocrine)

Biological Theory that aging happens d/t dec brain function → dec hypothalamus/pituitary gland → dec hormones

Wear-and-Tear Theory

Biological Theory that aging happens because the more you use your body, the quicker you die

Free-Radical Theory

Biological Theory that aging happens d/t unstable molecules = cell damage

Cross-Linkage Theory

Biological Theory that aging happens d/t tight binding of proteins; dec elasticity

Disengagement Theory

Psychological Theory where older adult isolates them from society = Ageism

Activity Theory

Psychological Theory where inc productivity leads to successful aging

Continuity Theory

Psychological Theory where older adult maintain habits, values, behaviors

Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory

Psychological Theory where older adult achieve ego integrity vs. despair

Lentigo Senilis

brown spots in sun-exposed areas

Senile Purpura

bruising, bleeding under the skin in older adults