Lecture 2: Productive Aging Flashcards
1
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Productive aging is defined by Rowe & Kahn (1998) as
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“growing old with good health, strength, and vitality” Low risk of dz & disability High mental & physical fxn Active engagement c/ life
2
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Carlson, Clark, and Young (1998) further defined how to
age successfully
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Sense of control over one’s life
Practicing healthy habits
Achieving continuity with one’s past
3
Q
Era of the “Third Age” was developed by ____
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Laslett
4
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Era of the Third Age is associated with
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Freedom and retirement—-> reflection and dependency (larger, healthier and older population)
5
Q
Gerontology research defines social participation as
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Ability to manage stress, deal with loss, and promote QOL
6
Q
What recurrent themes impact productive aging?
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Falls, pain, functional difficulty, driving abilities
7
Q
Productive agers secrets to success
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Self-management, social connections, self fulfilling activities.
