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Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging: Chapter 1-Introduction to Healthy Aging
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Gerontolog ical Nursing & Healthy Aging:Chapter 1-Introduction to Healthy Aging
Definition of Cohort - Correct Answer- A group in which members share some common experience
Definition of Wellness - Correct Answer- A state of health that is optimal for the individual person at any point in time. It is also based on where one is on the lifespan. D
Definition of Centenarian - Correct Answer- A person who is at least 100 years of age.
Definition of Holistic Health Care - Correct Answer- That which considers the whole person and the interaction with and between the parts. Physical, emotional, mental and spiritual components.
The meaning of aging and those who are identified as elders are determined by - Correct Answer- society and culture and influenced by history and gender.
The US society has determined those who are older as - Correct Answer- being 65 years of age when you become eligible for social security and retirement benefits.
Definition of supercentenarians - Correct Answer- Those who are 110 years or older.
Expected growth of older adults in the US - Correct Answer- By 2030 19% of the population or 72.1 million older adults are expected.
Based on what year you were born each cohort had different life experiences and challenges. Each cohort is to be treated - Correct Answer- uniquely and differently.
Who lives longer men or women? - Correct Answer- Women usually live longer than men and live alone after widowhood. Men who survive their wives often remarry and live
alone significantly less often than women. Women usually have larger social networks outside the work environment than men, which could potentially reduce social isolation after the death of a spouse or companion.
Gerontological explosion - Correct Answer- Sharp increase in those over 65 including those of diverse ethnic origins. Ethnic minorities are becoming ethnic majority.
Ethnic groups that are expected to increase in the US by 2050 - Correct Answer- Blacks, Asian, Hispanics and other races. Whites are expected to decrease in proportion to other ethnicities.
Disparities in major health indicators between white and nonwhite groups are - Correct Answer- Growing
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