Aging Flashcards
Understand the different parts of the international classification of functioning, disability, and health.
Understood
What does aging affect?
- Body structure and function.
(Cells, tissues, organs) - The way we perform our ADL.
( walk, run, go up and down the stairs) - The way we participate in the community.
( work, socialize, gym, hobbies)
Aging is affected by (contextual factors):
- Personal factors.
- Environmental factors.
True or false
Aging is a fundamental process affecting our structure and function
True
True or false
Rate and magnitude of change differ from person to person
True
When adding sedentary lifestyle to inadequate nutrition, excess body weight, smoking or alcohol consumption, the BIOLOGICAL DECLINE will be ______________ in magnitude
Greater
True or false
Aging depends on personal factors only
False
Personal and environmental factors
The perception of someone as being old is a _________________ that can differ among cultures
Social construct
Not a question. Just appreciate this study. Basically they were going around asking people when they think old age starts. Notice that the younger people chose an earlier age compared to the older people.
Ok
The WHO defined geriatric population as “ any adult aged _______________ “
Should we rely strictly on this chronological criterion? Why or why not?
65 years or older
We should NOT Rely strictly on this chronological criterion as the onset of any geriatric health issue may occur to people as early as their 50s
What are the old age sub-groups?
How can you tell if a person is old?
Chronological age
Physical features
Personal behaviors
How our culture reacts towards the old
( not sure what is meant by the slide , so just read)
Is the aging population increasing or decreasing?
Aging population is increasing rapidly!
By 2050
- people age 60+ : increase from 605 million to 2 billion
- people aged 80+: reach 400 million
What is the main health burden for older people?
Give examples
Non-communicable diseases are the MAIN health burdens for older people.
They include :
- cardiovascular disease
- Chronic respiratory disease
- cancer
- Diabetes
Most of the older adults are __________________ BUT the environment surrounding them is not designed to meet their needs .
Community dwellers
True or false
Effective, community-level primary healthcare for older people is very important
True
With the increase in life expectancy of more than 10 years, the number of chronic diseases has _____________ among older Kuwaiti adults.
INCREASED
Older age was associated with ________ prevalence of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
HIGH
Compared to physically INACTIVE adults, physically ACTIVE adults have:
Faster walking speed
Stronger grip
Better balance and quality of life
Less chronic diseases
Aging in Kuwait: what are some of the healthcare facilities and services provided for the elderly
Explain Row and Khan’s theory (1987)
Their theory suggested that : aging is a combination of:
- Age-related decline in functional ability
- Modifiable risk factors
Usual Aging VS Successful Aging model
Too easy and common sense
Just read it.
Ok
How does physical therapy reduce the effects of chronic diseases?
By encouraging restorative changes that stop or reverse the downward functional cycle
When compared to each other, older adults become increasingly DISSIMILAR with increasing age.
Provide an example
Slippery slope of aging
- what does it represent ?
- define each point .
Represents 4 points where changes in physiological ability can affect function, participation, and disability.
