Chpater 11 - Helping Older Adults

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

basic actions and everyday tasks that are to be completed such as brushing your teeth or taking medicine

Ageism

prejuidice or discrimination against indiviuals who are aging

Aging in Place

The ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level.

Alzhimer’s Disaese

progressive degenerative disorder that attacks the brain’s nerve cells or neurons and causes premature senility.

Older Americans Act of 1965

• supporting community programs like meals on wheels that help the elderly stay in their homes and be independent longer

Sandwich Generation

Caregivers who find themselves squeezed in between taking care of their children and family then older adults

Senescene

the gradual decline of all organ systems, normal after 30 years old, natural body aging

Aging

the process of growing older and experience changes over time

Chronological Vs. Biological Age

Chronological - How many years someone has been living on Earth

Biological - How someones

Psychological v. Social Age

Psychological - mental functioning and emotional development

Social - social roles and expectations

Life Expectancy vs. Life Span

Expectancy - average length of time a person is expected to live

Span - actual length of time a person lives

Aging in Place

Remain in their own homes and understand support services

Assisted Living

Hosuing that provides support and assistance with daily living

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Communities that offer multiple levels of care as needs change

Nursing Homes

Extensive medical care and supervision

Cohousing communities

Living independently bur shared resources and support systems

Benefit Programs Supporting Older Adults

• Medicaid

• Medicare

• Supplemental Security Income

Which group of older adults is most at risk of poverty?

women and minority in older adults

Which is an example of a diversity-related barrier in aging services?

senior-care facilities not accomadating to same-sex couples

What factor most impacts independence in older adults?

functional abilities, cognital defects, chronic illness

Dynamic advocacy includes:

direct support, policy engagement, culturally competent services, and future-oriented planning