leading chronic conditions - arthritis
- high BP
- Hearing impairments
- heart conditions
- visual impairments
leading causes of death - heart disease
- malignant neoplasm
- lower resp diseases
- cerebrovascular disease
biological theories of aging - differs from species to species
- no 2 individuals age identical
nonstochastic theories (biological) explain biological aging as resulting from a complex,
predetermined process
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stochastic theories (biological) view the effects of biological aging as resulting from
random assaults from both the internal and external environment
sociologic theories of aging - explore mental processes, behaviors and feelings throughout
life span
- theories often reflect views about how older adults at the time were developed
- norms of society often affect how elder adults' roles and relationships were viewed
psychological theory - explore more mental processes, behavior, and feelings through life
span
- developmental tasks: success fulfillment of developmental tasks = healthy psychological aging
inner resources a strength within the person that can be drawn upon when needed
loss of work role - May need to adjust to a reduced income
- May be viewed as an undesirable state
phases of retirement - preretirement phase
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- retirement phase
- disenchantment phase
- reorientation phase
- retirement routine phase
- termination of retirement
changes in health and functioning - adjustment to body image
- effects on body image and self-concept
- self-concept and toles
- difficulty in acceptance of physical changes
- illness and disability
- societal expectations of the decline in function
NI for changes in health - educate about common changes
- preserve independence and dignity
- promote optimum function
- promote health
- prevent disease