interpersonal realtionships ch 16 older years

older adults

higher number of older adults in US

young-old

aged 65-74

middle-old

aged 75-84

old-old

aged 85+

centenarian

people who are 100 or older

US life expenctancy

78.4

ageism

prej. discrimination against someone dut to age

types of ageism

exposure to ageist messages, in interpersonal interactions, internalized- self concept

ageism in employment

we are working longer now, age discrimination in employment act- can’t discrimate against people 40 & older

ageism in healthcare

often told “its just due to aging” when it’s not. elder speak (baby talk adults)

physical health

rates of chronic disease go up but does not mean doomed to bad health

mental health

depression most common, dementia risk higher

alzheimer’s disease

progressive, degenerative disorder impacts memory, behavior, thinking

medicare

US adults 65+ can get this health insurance (not all parts of it are free)

medicaid

health care insurance for low-income families and people

ADLs

actives of daily living (dressing, bathing)

IADLs

instrumental activities of daily living (paying bills, making meals, buying groceries) used to determine if need long term care

home-based care

hired help or family/friends care for older adult in home

adult day care

social progress activities, meals during day

assisted living facility

residence for people who need aid with daily care (bathing, etc)

nursing home

may provide assisted living and skilled care (specialized medication care like wound care, PT, speech therapy)

Hospice care

provides comfort care pain management to terminally ill (is a philosophy not a place)

physician-assisted suicide

medical assistance in dying - ill patient gives the drug not the DR. only legal in 9 states

housing and living arrangements

linked to their marital status, income, race/ ethnicity, sexual orientation, health status, the availability of caregivers, and the culture of the country in which they live

poverty

½ older adults who live alone don’t have enough income for basic needs (home, food, health care, meds, stc)

retirement

most dont completely leave workplace at retirement age

sexuality in later years

many still sexually active into 70+. decreased due to health changes, loss of partner, some meds

divorce

increase in rates of older adults- older w tend to stay more social then older men

widowhood

more common in w then m. same sex gets less support than hetero people

remarriage and repartnering

some cohabit instead of remarrying- some live apart together

gradparenthood

1 of most important roles in grandchild’s life. average # 4-5. age 50

grandfamilies

grandparent headed household where grandkids live with GP ¼ have no parent present

successful aging

widely defined: good heath, cognitive/phys functioning, happy, social life

technology and aging

helps be successful. medication, alert devices, zipper pulls, walkers…