foundations of aging

gerontology

the scientific study of the processes and problems of aging from all aspects—biological, clinical, psychological, sociological, legal, economic, and political.

geriatrics

branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, management, and prevention of medical problems associated with senility and senescence.

aging

consists of “the processes associated with the accrual of maturity in time

senescence

defined as the deteriorative processes which are natural causes of death.”

birth

aging begins at

age related alterations

Most gerontologists, however, are concerned primarily with

maturation

usually defined as the achievement of sexual maturity and the adult stage of morphology and physiology

aged population

primary focus of gerontology

aged population

they are particularly vulnerable to many environmental agents as a result of normal age-related alterations in cellular structure and function, a general reduction in the ability to maintain physiologic homeostasis, and alterations acquired as a result of environmental exposures

gerontological nursing

An evidence-based nursing specialty that addresses the unique physiological, social, psychological, developmental, economic, cultural, spiritual, and advocacy needs of older adults.

gerontological nursing

Focuses on the process of aging and the protection, promotion, restoration, and optimization of health and generalized functions; prevention of illness and injury; facilitation of healing; alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human responses; and advocacy in the care of older adults, caregivers, families, groups, communities, and populations.

older adults

the proud GIs in world wars, the brave immigrants who ventured into an unknown land, the bold entrepreneurs who took risks that created wealth and opportunities for employment, and the unselfish parents who struggled to give their children a better life.

older adults

They have witnessed and participated in profound informational, technological, and social growth and change.

older adults

They have earned respect, admiration, and dignity.

positivism; knowledge; concern

older adults are viewed with ____ rather than prejudice, ____ rather than myth, and ___ rather than neglect.

confucious

there was a direct correlation between a person’s age and the degree of respect to which he or she was entitled

taoism

viewed old age as the epitome of life

epitome of life

taoism viewed older adults as

wonderful accomplishment that deserved great honor.

the chinese believe that attaining old age is a

egyptians

dreaded growing old and experimented with a variety of potions and schemes to maintain their youth.

early greeks

this race has divided opinion on older adults with myths portraying many struggles between old and young

plato

promoted older adults as society’s best leaders

aristotle

denied older people any role in governmental matters

ancient romans

had limited respect for their elders; the sick and aged were customarily the first to be killed.

Exodus 20:12

bible verse that talks about honoring the elders

medieval times

gave rise to strong feelings regarding the superiority of youth

expressed in uprisings of sons against fathers

how did the medieval times express there feelings of youth superiority

60 yrs of age

the fastest-growing age group, the result of increasing life expectancies coupled with declining fertility rates

increase non-communicable disease

For adults over 60, the greatest health issue is

health

central to our experience of older age.

1 in 6 people

By 2030, __ in __ people in the world will be aged 60 years or over.

1.4 billion

At this time the share of the population aged 60 years and over will increase from 1 billion in 2020 to

2.1 billion

By 2050, the world’s population of people aged 60 years and older will double to

426 million

The number of persons aged 80 years or older is expected to triple between 2020 and 2050 to reach

population aging

distribution of a country's population towards older ages

>80 or >85 yrs

oldest old age group

>100

cenentarian age group

women

Population aging is particularly rapid among what gender

religion

reinforces the concept that caregiving is expected of family members

older adults

generally defined as individuals aged 65 years and older.

60 to 74 yrs

young old age

75 +

old-old age

centenarians

what do u call the age group of individuals ages 100+

ageism

a concept introduced several decades ago and defined as “the prejudices and stereotypes that are applied to older people sheerly on the basis of their age