Healthy Aging Flashcards
(13 cards)
Aerobic exercise
exercise that places moderate stress on the heart by maintaining a pulse rate between 60% and 90% of the person’s maximum heart rate
Dependency ratio
a measure used to assess the number of people who are considered dependent on others for support (those under age 15 and over age 64) compared to the working-age population (ages 15 to 64)
higher ratio = greater economic strain on the working population to support dependents
Healthy aging
avoiding disease, being engaged with life, and maintaining high cognitive and physical functioning
High-density liprotiens (HDLs)
help keep arteries clear and break down LDLs
Low-density liprotiens (LDLs)
cause fatty deposits to accumulate in arteries, impeding blood flow
Metabolism
how much energy the body needs
Primary prevention
any strategy that prevents a disease or condition from occuring
Quaternary prevention
efforts specifically aimed at improving the functional capacities of people who have chronic conditions and avoiding overmedication
Salutogenesis
an approach that emphasizes factors that support and promote health, rather than factors that cause disease
Secondary prevention
strategies implemented early after a condition starts (even if not diagnosed) and before major impairments start
Sense of coherence
core concept in salutogenesis that reflects a coping capacity of people to deal with everyday life stressors and consists of three elements: comprehensibility, manageability, and meaningfulness
Tertiary prevention
strategies to avoid the development of complications or secondary chronic conditions, manage the pain associated with the primary chronic condition, and sustain life through medical intervention
Very low-density lipoproteins (VLDLs)
lipoprotein that mainly carry triglycerides, the most common type of fat in the body
