exam 1 Flashcards
(39 cards)
life span
how long we are programed to live
life expectancy
expected time to live
Male vs Female expecancy
M74.3 F80
baby boomer cohort
people born 1946-1964
brain drain
when the younger edcuated people leave an area leaving only the older folk
Dependency ratio
0-19 and 65 plus
ADL
Activities of daily living ie shower and bathroom use
IADL
Instrumental Activities of daily life ie shopping and stairs
cross sectional study
comparison of individuals at different ages

longitudinal study
When. you go back to the same group of people years later and ask follow ups
primary aging
a universal experience all people go through
secondary aging
illnesses mostly cancers
primary control vs secondary control
Primary control refers to behaviors at the external environment to fit the needs and desires of the individual. Secondary control is internal processes and serves to minimize losses in, maintain, and expand existing levels of primary control.
Psychoanalytic theory
Id- sexual dependency
superego- setting standards to live by
ego- sense of self
Eriksons 8 stages of development theory
Trust vs. Mistrust.
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt.
Initiative vs. Guilt.
Industry vs. Inferiority.
Identity vs. Confusion.
Intimacy vs. Isolation.
Generativity vs. Stagnation.
Indices of aging
chronical age
biological age
social age
psychological age
wear and tear theory
the more you use your body the quicker it breaks down
free radical theory
aging is the cumulative result of oxogen damaging the cells
cross linking theory
Glucose reacts with protein resulting in loss of skin, elasticities, introducing aging 
Cardiovascular system changes
decline in aerobic capacity heart muscle weaken fatty tissue buildup
Respiratory system changes
Lung loss of elasticities and weaken
urinary System changes
frequent bathroom breaks
five senses decline with age
sight, smell, touch, taste, hear
disengagement theory
that it is natural and acceptable for older adults to withdraw from society.
