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Error Theory Stochastic Theories
Developmental-genetic Theories Evolutionary Theories
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the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and problems of
old age
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GERONTOLOGY AGEISM
PEDIATRICS GERIATRICS
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- Proposes that animals and humans are born with a genetic
program or a biological clock
- Hayflick phenomenon/ human fibroblast replicative senescence
model
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, Orgel/Error Theory Programmed theory of Aging
Neuroendocrine & Neurochemical
Immunologic/Autoimmune Theory
Theory
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The determination of age by function
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CHRONOLOGIC AGE FUNCTIONAL AGE
PHYSIOLOGIC AGE PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE
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Most older adults live in the community, with only about 5% at any
given time residing in nursing homes
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, Culture Family
Community Rehabilitation
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- As cells age, various changes occur naturally in its DNA and RNA
- Proposes the error can occur in the transcription of the synthesis
of DNA
- May lead to aging or death of a cell
- "The error catastrophe theory of aging"
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Orgel/Error Theory BENEVOLENT AGEISM
Cross-Linking Theory/ Connective Neuroendocrine & Neurochemical
Tissue Theory Theory
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