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T1: What is Aging? Flashcards

1
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is aging and growing old the same thing?

A

no

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2
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what did the Life and Age of man moral represent?

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16th and 18th century perceptions of aging
a predictable progression

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3
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Life and Age of man moral portrayed latter part of life as…

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inevitable frailty and misery

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4
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what describes the imagery associated with old people?

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contrasting

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5
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is there minor or major heterogeneity within older age groups

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major - more than younger age populations

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6
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what is generational observing?

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differential generations are described/ witnessed at familial and societal level and the time they were born
cohorts

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7
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what are examples of common generation labels?

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X, Y, Z, baby boom generation

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8
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what generation is the baby boom generation?

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the surge of babies after world war 2

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9
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what is still associated with the baby boom generation because it was apparent at their time of birth?

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consumer culture - constant buying and spending

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10
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what can happen when comparing and theorising generations based on their associations?

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it can encourage and discourage older and younger generations from participating

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11
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no more than X% of people have lived over the age of 65 for most of earths history

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4

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12
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since 1840 what do records show?

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a linear increase of life expectancy of 3 months per year or 5 hours per day

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13
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how long is it estimated that baby girls being born today will live to?

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100 years and beyond

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14
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why are people living longer?

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better healthcare
awareness of risk factors
less stress
cleaner environments

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15
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it is predicted that between 2005 and 2030 that the number of people in the 65+ age group will increase by X%

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100

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16
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it is predicted that between 2005 and 2030 that the number of people in the 85+ age group will increase by X%

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150

17
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it is predicted that between 2005 and 2030 that the number of people in the 100+ age group will increase by X%

A

450

18
Q

What is the change in life density expectancy from?

A

increased lifespan
reduction in total fertility worldwide

19
Q

in 2012 what could the average man and woman live to?

A

77 male
83 female

20
Q

considering statistics from 2012, if you were 65 today how many more years would you expect to live for?

A

man 19 years
female 22 years

21
Q

considering statistics from 2012, if you were 75 today how many more years would you expect to live for?

A

man 13 years
woman 15 years

22
Q

considering statistics from 2012, if you were 85 today how many more years would you expect to live for?

A

man 9 years
woman 10 years

23
Q

why do we age?

A

wear, tear and repair systems in our cells

24
Q

what is key to managing aging?

A

managing oxidative stress

25
Q

what are the longest lived animals?

A

red sea urchin 200 years
antarctic sponge 1550 years
Harriot Tortoise 175 years old (now dead)

26
Q

what are long lived animals characterised by?

A

extremely slow growth

27
Q

what are the benefits of managing oxidative stress?

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reduced cell damage, reduced aging, postponing of age-related disease

28
Q

what did woody alan say about living till 100?

A

you would need to give up everything that makes you want to live till 100

29
Q

what 3 core areas does successful aging rely on?

A

personal development
engagement in communities
management of health

30
Q

what is the single most important factor in aging?

A

behaviour

31
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what is the most common form of predjudice?

A

ageism

32
Q

X% of people over the age of 65 live in nursing homes/ assisted living

A

5

33
Q

how much longer do people tend to live when they have a positive perception of aging?

A

7.5 years

34
Q

does intergenerational contact benefit both ages?

A

yes

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