Intro To Gero - Terms Flashcards
Gerontology
study of all aspects of aging
Gerontological Nursing
caring for health problems by helping individuals maximize their capabilities throughout the aging process
Geriatrics
study and tx of dz of older adults
Gerontic
combination of gerontology and geriatrics: providing care for older persons who are ill with a holistic view
Geriatric Syndrome
Include examples
major health issues associated with late adulthood in community and inpatient settings
ex: dementia, alzheimers, advanced heart disease
Ageism
societal prejudice - negative stereotypes that lead to misunderstanding of aging
Baby Boomers
born b/w 1945-1964
(age 65 starting in 2010)
Sandwich Generation
caregivers caring for parents and children at the same time
Late Adulthood
Include the different subtypes
period of life divided into four four major subgroups based on age
- Young Old: 65-74 years
- Middle Old: 75-84 years
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Old-Old: 85-99 years
-> Fastest growing segment of our population - Elite Old: 100+ years
What is another name that refers to the Old-Old generation?
AKA: Frail Elderly (not all are frail though)
Out of all the subgroups of late adulthood, which one is the fasted growing segment in our populartion?
Old-Old
Frailty
geriatric syndrome where older adult has: unintentional weight loss; weakness and exhaustion; and slowed physical activity, including walking
- high risk for adverse outcomes
not ineveitable (preventable)
Relocation Stress Syndrome
AKA?
physical/emotional stress when one person moves from one setting to another
- AKA: Relocation trauma
Fallophobia
fear of falling
Polymedicine
appropriate use of many drugs to treat multiple health problems
Polypharmacy
inappropriate use of multiple drugs, duplicate drugs, high dosage drugs and drugs prescribed for too long
Depression
mood disorder with cognitive, affective, physical manifestations
What is the most common mental health problem among older adults?
Depression
Compare the two types of depression
Primary Depression
- thought to be a result of lack of neurotransmitters and serotonin in the brain (physical)
Secondary Depression
- results when sudden change in person’s life/illness/loss (situational)
Dementia is also known as…?
Chronic Confusion
Dementia
syndrome involving slow, progressive cognitive decline; global impairment of intellectual function
T/F: Dementia is reversible
False, dementia is irreversible
What are the two types of dementia? Compare the two
Alzheimers
- most common type of dementia
Multi-infacrt dementia
- 2nd most common type
- result from vascular disorder
Delirium
Acute, fluctuating state of confusion (inattention, disorganized thinking, altered LOC)
