Section 13- Death and Life in Old Age

Human Development Section 13

What is longevity?

The number of years a person is expected to live.

What is average life expectancy?

The age at which half of people born in a year have died

What is useful life expectancy?

Years lived without major illness.

What is maximum life expectancy?

The longest lifespan recorded.

Who lived the longest recorded life?

Jeanne Calment (122 years)

What increases life expectancy?

Better healthcare and reduced childbirth mortality.

What decreases life expectancy?

Obesity, overdoses, suicide, COVID.

What determines longevity?

Heredity and environment.

What improves longevity?

Healthy lifestyle, low stress, positivity, having purpose

What did the Nun Study show?

Positive emotions early in life predict longer lifespan.

What is clinical death?

No heartbeat or breathing.

What is brain death?

No brain activity, no response, no reflexes, confirmed over time.

Do grief stages occur in order?

No—they can cycle and do not follow a strict order.

What is bereavement?

The state of loss after death.

What is grief?

Emotional response to loss.

What is mourning?

Cultural expression of grief.

what are the five stages of grief?

A model proposed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross that outlines the emotional process individuals experience after a loss, consisting of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

What is hospice care?

Care focused on comfort at end of life.

What trend is happening globally?

Increase in the proportion of older adults.

Why is aging population a challenge?

Fewer workers supporting more retirees

What should be planned before death?

Will, medical care, funeral wishes

What is the main takeaway about aging?

Longevity depends on biology and lifestyle and preparing for death is important