Aging and Elderly Care

These flashcards cover key concepts related to aging, elderly care, and theoretical perspectives from the provided notes.

Gerontology

The field of science that studies the process of aging.

Young-old

Individuals aged 65 to 74 years.

Middle-old

Individuals aged 75 to 84 years.

Old-old

Individuals aged 85 years and older.

Primary aging

Molecular and cellular changes that occur naturally with age.

Secondary aging

Controllable factors affecting aging, such as lifestyle choices.

Ageism

Discrimination based on age, often reducing elderly individuals to inferior positions.

Kubler-Ross Five Stages of Grief

Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance.

Dependency Ratio

The ratio of dependents (children and elderly) to the working-age population.

Activity Theory

The notion that elderly individuals need replacement roles and activities to remain fulfilled.