NBSS: (behaviour) Psychology of Ageing Flashcards
what is primary ageing?
changes that all expect, biologically determined and intrinsic to ageing
ie: wrinkles, grey hair, impairment in vision, decreased mobility
what is secondary ageing?
changes influenced by behaviour - injury and other health/lifestyle factors
ie: behaviour associated illnesses (CHD, cancer)
what is a key feature of primary ageing?
cognitive change - speed of processing
Reduction of brain weight & loss of grey matter
Loss of dendritic density & slower synaptic speed - slower reaction time
what is ADL?
activities of daily living disabiity - bathing, dressing, using toilet
what is IADL?
instrumental activities of daily living disability - intellectually demanding tasks like money management
what are the stages of Dementia?
- mild: retains judgement but memory, work and social activities effected → signs: repetitive conversation (clock face)
- moderate: independent living becomes difficult, supervision with IADL and ADL’s needed → mini mental state examination and word lists
- severe: severe impairement in all ADL’s and needs constant supervision
what is the cognitive function assessment?
basically draw circles with arms and time
cannot be used for diagnosis but can indicate a cognitive impairement
what percentage of NHS budget is used for 65+?
40
Secondary aging refers to:
A) Changes in the body that occur during midlife.
B) Changes in height and weight that are part of late adulthood.
C) Aging that occurs as a result of mental states or attitudes.
D) Changes associated with disease
D) Changes associated with disease
What factors need to be considered during consultations with older people?
A) Cognitive function
B) Capacity to remember
C) Preferred consultation style
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
the proportion of the population who are elderly is increasing and expected to be ____ by 2050
A) 10%
B) 19%
C) 22%
D) 25%
D) 25%
