Chapter 1 (E1) Flashcards
Who conducted an extensive review of historical materials related to gerontologic nursing between 1900-1940. Founded 23 writings.
Burnside (1988)
In 1925, an anonymous American journal of nursing editorial is thought to be one of the earliest calls for a nursing specialty in older adult care. What is it called?
Care of the Aged (1925)
Concerned with the assessment of nursing needs of older people, planning and implementing nursing care to meet those needs, and evaluating the effectiveness of such care. This is called?
Geriatric nursing
Branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and problems of old age.
Greek geras meaning “old age”
Geriatrics
Scientific study of the process of aging and the problems of older adults.
Greek geron meaning “old man”
Gerontology
Developed by Gunter and Estes (1979)
The art and practice of nurturing, caring, and comforting.
Gerontic Nursing
Non profit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 or older.
Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all Americans as they age.
American Association of Retired Persons
(AARP)
Why do women live longer than men?
Reduced maternal mortality
Decreased death from accidents
Increased death rates in men from chronic diseases
What plays a role in female longevity?
The protective effects of estrogen
Capacity to carry out the basic self care activities that ensure overall health and well-being is called what?
Functional ability
The Medicare insurance program is for what persons?
People older than 65
Younger than 65 with certain disabilities
Any age at end of stage renal disease
What is part A of Medicare?
Hospital insurance
What is part B of Medicare?
Medical insurance
What is part C of Medicare?
Medicare advantage plans
What is part D of Medicare?
Medicare prescription drug coverage
