Older Adult & Ethics/Legal Issues Flashcards
The study of the effects of normal aging and age-related disease on human beings.
Gerontology
Theories of Aging: Roles and responsibilities change throughout the lifetime. Life satisfaction depends on maintaining an involvement with life by developing new interests, hobbies, roles, and relationships.
Activity theory (Psychosocial)
Theories of Aging: There are changes in DNA, possibly by radiation or miscoding of enzymes
Somatic Mutation (Biological)
Theories of Aging: Life span is programmed within the cells. This genetic clock determines the speed at which person ages and eventually dies
Programmed Aging Theory (Biological)
Theories of Aging: The thymus becomes smaller with age. Ability to produce T-cell differentiation decreases. This impairs immunologic functions and results in increased incidence of infections, neoplasms, and autoimmune disorders.
Immunity Theory (Biological)
Theories of Aging: The stress throughout lifetime causes structural changes in the body. These changes eventually cause irreversible tissue damage
Stress Theory (Biological)
Theories of Aging: Collagen is found in connective tissue, skin bones, heart, muscles, and lungs. Due to a decrease in collagen the older adult has decrease functional mobility
Collagen Theory (Biological)
Theories of Aging: There is decreased interaction between older person and others in his social system. This is inevitable, mutual, and acceptable to both the individual and society.
Disengagement Theory (Psychosocial)
Theories of Aging: Successful methods used throughout life for adjusting and adapting to life events are repeated. Characteristic traits, habits, values, associations, and goals remain stable throughout the lifetime, regardless of life changes.
Continuity Theory (Psychosocial)
Which hygiene need does NOT DIMINISH with aging?
a. bathing
b. shampoo hair care
c. foot care
d. oral care
d. oral care
monitor, inspect, and clean
How often should the older adult bathe?
2-3 times/week (dry skin)
