late adulthood Flashcards
(15 cards)
what is primary aging
the universal and inevitable processes that occur as we age
what is secondary aging
variable and influenced by external factors such as lifestyle and health conditions
what physical declines are associated with primary aging
- graying and thinning of hair
- height reduction
- bone thinning
- weight decline
- seeing and hearing difficulty
what chronic health problems are included with secondary aging
- arthritis
- osteoporosis
- hypertension
What are healthy aging practices for late adulthood diseases
- healthy diet
- aerobic and strength exercises
- no smoking
- no heavy drinking
define functional age
- indicates actual capabilities of doing things in life
- Physical, cognitive, and psychological abilities
What is the correlation between Alzheimer’s risk and higher education
higher education = less risk of Alzheimer’s
what is cognitive reserve
mental activity that builds up a buffer that helps the brain function well despite age-related differences
how do you increase cognitive reserve
- work/leisure
- education
- late-life learning
OADR definition
old age dependency ratio
what is the OADR solution
- intergenerational programs
- inclusive communities
- advocating healthy aging
What stage of Erikson’s theory is late adulthood?
Integrity vs despair
define integrity and despair
Integrity - looking back at one’s life and accepting it for better and worse
Despair - regrets and bitterness about one’s life
what is the socioemotional selectivity theory
focusing on enjoyment and less on knowledge
What was the primary finding of the Seattle Longitudinal Study regarding cognitive training for older adults?
Cognitive training improves spatial and reasoning skills
