GERN 400 Final

Wear-and-Tear Theory of Aging

Emphasizes environmental factors like stress and nutrition.

Aging Representation

Involves a gradual accumulation of irreversible functional losses.

Cognitive Processing with Age

Speed decreases.

Intelligence

Refers to the theoretical limit of a person’s performance.

Retirement Importance

Removing oneself from paid occupation is a key element of Disengagement theory.

Older Adults' Support Networks

Tend to have informal networks.

Women vs Men

Women have stronger social networks than men.

ADL Assistance

Majority receive support from family or informal caregivers.

Caregiver Burden

The physical, emotional, and financial costs of providing care.

Productive Aging

Involves activities beneficial for society.

Satisfying Leisure Activity

Lack of obligation makes it satisfying.

Grief

Normal psychological, social, and physical response to loss.

Sources of Loss

Include physical and symbolic aspects.

Workers Over 55

Their numbers have been increasing since the 1990s.

Older Adults' Income Source

Mainly from social security.

Suburban Living

Majority of older adults live in suburbs.

Resistance to Change

Can be a personality trait in older adults.

Brain Games

Crossword puzzles and sudoku are examples.

Age-Entitlement Programs

Medicare and social security benefits fall under this category.

Social Security

Ensures well-being across generations.

Careers and Aging Knowledge

Most careers benefit from knowledge of aging.

Types of Field Work

Service-learning practicums and internships.