Chapter Two Flashcards
conformity to physical and mental capacity norms indicates one’s…
health status
absence of disease
health
- multifocal
- realizing the potential of the individuall
- how they function within the context of their environment
- maximizing the individuals capability
holistic health
7 dimensions of wellness
- physical
- emotional
- spiritual
- intellectual
- environmental
- occupational
- social
10 determinants of wellness
- family
- community
- income
- education
- gender
- race/ethnicity
- place of residence
- access to healthcare
- exposure to toxins and pollutants
- substandard housing
suggests that every person has an optimum level of functioning for each position on the continuum to achieve a good and satisfactory existence
wellness model
enhanced through:
- regular physical activity
- diet and nutrition
- avoidance of tobaccco, drugs, and excessive alcohol consumption
physical wellness
awareness and acceptance of one’s feelings
emotional wellness
recognizes the search for meaning and purpose in our lives
spiritual wellness
expanding one’s knowledge and skills throughout life
intellectual wellness
creating living spaces and practices the respect and support the environment
environmental wellness
contributing your unique gift, skills, and talents to work that is personally meaningful and rewarding
occupational wellness
importance of staying engaged in meaningful activities
social wellness
key strategies for improving health of older people
- healthy lifestyle behaviors
- injury prevention
- delivery of culturally appropriate clinical preventive services
- immunization and preventive screenings
- self management techniques for chronic illness
common chronic conditions in older adults
- heart disease
- hypertension
- cancer
- arthritis
- diabetes