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Ch 14 - The Physical Challenges of Old Age
Psychology 250 with Monk at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
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Textbook: Understanding Human Development&1key CC Pkg
Created: 2011-04-17
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normal aging changes
the universal, often progressive signs of physical deterioration intrinsic to teh aging process
chronic disease
any long-term illness that requires ongoing management. Most chronic diseases are age-related and are the endpoint of normal aging process
ADL (activities of daily living) problems
Difficulty in performing everyday tasks that are required for living independently
instrumental ADL problems
difficulties in performing everyday household tasks, such as cooking and cleaning
basic ADL problems
difficulty in performing essential self-care activities, such as rising from a chair, eating, and getting to the toilet
socioeconomic/health gap
the disparity, found in nations around the world, between the health of the rich and poor. At every step up on the socioeconomic ladder, ppl survive longer and enjoy better health
presbyopia
age-related midlife difficulty with near vision, caused by the inability of the lens to bend
lens
a transparent, disk-shaped structure in teh eye, which bends to allow us to see close objects
presbycusis
age-related difficulty in hearing, particularly high-pitched tones, caused by the atrophy of the hearing receptors located in the inner ear
elderspeak
a style of communication used with an older person who seems to be physically impaired, involving speaking loudly and with slow, exaggerated pronunciation, as if talking to a baby
reaction time
the speed at which a person can respond to a stimulus. A progressive increase in reaction time is universal to aging
osteoporosis
an age-related chronic disease in which the bones become porous, fragile, and more likely to break. The most common in thin women and most common in females of European and Asian descent
dementia
the general term for any illness that produces serious, progressive, usually irreversible cognitive decline
vascular dementia
a type of age-related dementia caused by multiple small strokes
Alzheimer's disease
a type of age-related dementia characterized by neural atrophy and abnormal by-products of that atrophy, such as senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles
neurofibrillary tangles
Long, wavy filaments that replace normal neurons and are characteristic of Alzheimers' disease
senile plaques
thick, bullet-like amyloid-laden structures that replace normal neurons and are characteristic of Alzheimer's disease
medicare
the US gov's program of health insurance for elderly ppl
alternatives to institutionalization
services and settings designed to keep older ppl who are experiencing age-related disabilities that don't merit intense 24-hr care from having to enter nursing homes
continuing-care retirement community
a housing option characterized by a series of levels of care for elderly residents, ranging from independent apartments to assisted living to nursing home care. Ppl enter the community in relatively good health and move to sections where they can get more care when they become disabled
assisted-living facility
a housing option providing care for elderly ppl who have instrumental ADL impairments and can no longer live independently but may not need a nursing home
day-care program
a service for impaired older adults who live with relatives, in which the older person spends the day at a center offering various activities
home health services
nursing-oriented and house-keeping help provided in the home of an impaired older adult (or any other impaired person)
nursing home/long-term-care facility
a residential institution that provides shelter and intensive caregiving, primarily to older ppl who need help with basic ADLs
certified nurse assistant or aide
the main hands-on care provider in a nursing home, who helps elderly residents with basic ADL problems
About this deck
By: Samantha Deighton
Textbook: Understanding Human Development&1key CC Pkg
Created: 2011-04-17
Size: 25 flashcards
Views: 13
Textbook: Understanding Human Development&1key CC Pkg
Created: 2011-04-17
Size: 25 flashcards
Views: 13
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