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9th Edition by Carol A. Miller

how do we use the relationship between aging and wellness? - ANSWER:old way:
view as extension of adulthood where decline in both health and functional abilities
new way: is older adulthood is a process that includes the losses and wins

how would you develop a high level of wellness in older adults? - ANSWER:-
maximizing person's potential
-maintaining balance
-having purposeful direction

what is healthy maturity? - ANSWER:-physical decline
-profound wisdom
-personal dignity
-relationship between the mind, body, and spirit
-contribution to society

barriers to promoting wellness - ANSWER:-pessimism ("hey young lady")
-survival needs
-disease focused environment
-aging versus reversible and treatable s/s (depression)
-inability to learn behaviors

how can nurses promote wellness? - ANSWER:-address mind-body-spirit connection
-identify ageist attitudes
-assess as a whole
-incorporate wellness routinely
-recognize potential
-teach self care
-promote wellness among caregivers
*can learn new things and know your feelings before you enter room

what is aging? - ANSWER:-universal process that begins at birth
-applies to both young and old

what are the three ages? - ANSWER:-subjective: age identity (what feel)
-chronologic: length of time since birth
-functional: quality of life and ability to contribute to society (80yr old working vs
50yr on couch)

individuals experiencing the cumulative effects of age related changes and risk
factors that affect their health - ANSWER:older adult

, what does successful aging look like? - ANSWER:-no disease or decline
-focus on health or growth
-high physical and cognitive function
-active engagement
-good mental health

what are some negative attributes to aging? - ANSWER:-deccreased attractiveness
-limited fuc.
-inability to learn new things

what are some positive attributes to aging? - ANSWER:-increase level of wisdom
-knowledge and respect

what are some negative steriotypes? - ANSWER:-frail
-vulnerable
-stubborn
-burdensome

african americans - ANSWER:-wisdom/respect
-involved in care of grandkids
-may live in same household

american indians/alaskan indians - ANSWER:-elder status based on health status
-roles include counselors, teachers, grandparents
-care for grandkids who are then expected to return care
-grandmother called mother

chinese - ANSWER:-values place family and society above individual
-respected
-live with family

filipinos - ANSWER:-respect
-children (oldest daughter) expected to care

germans - ANSWER:-children stay in home as long as possible to help parents (then
grandparents move from child-child
-close relationship

greekq - ANSWER:-elderly women have higher status than younger women
-live with or near adult children (especially daughters)

haitians - ANSWER:-family advisers, babysitters, historians, consultant
-children expected to care

japanese - ANSWER:-respected
-care for grandchildren
-don't live with family

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