Healthy Aging and an Aging population Flashcards
1
Q
Define Gerontology
BPSP
A
The field of study that focuses on understanding the multidisciplinary aspects of aging including:
- biological,
- psychological,
- social, and
- political
- aspects of aging.
2
Q
Geriatrics
A
medical term focused on treating the disease and illness associated with aging.
3
Q
What characteristics become more pronounces in ones 80s
A
youthful characteristics from preteens (around age 14)
4
Q
Geriatrics: medical term focused on ______ the ______ and ______ associated with aging.
A
treating the disease and illness associated with aging.
5
Q
List the disciplines examined by Social Gerontologists in relation to aspects of aging
A
Biological
Psychological
Social
Political
