HAN 443 Test 1
what are examples of biomarkers
BP eye sight hearing
AMTS
Abbreviated Mental Test Score
types of cognitive tests
GPCOG AMTS MMSE
GPCOG
General Practitioner Assessment of Cognition
what are the 5 domains of SDOH
Education Access and Quality Healthcare Access and Quality Economic Stability Community and Built Environment Social and Community Context
difference bt men and women w AD
men-> more aggressive women -> more emotionally unstable
MMSE
mini mental status exam
what are the 4 theories of aging
modernization disengagement activity continuity
what are the power 9 of blue zones
move naturally know your purpose downshift eat til 80% full more veggies drink a glass of wine each day create healthy social network connect w religion prioritize family
examples of social and community context
discrimination social cohesion civic participation
what are some relaxation techniques (4)
music pet aromatherapy massage therapy
chronological age is not a good indicator of
biological age
geriatrics
branch of medicine dealing with older individuals and their medical problems
examples of education access and quality
early childhood education and development high school graduation language and literacy
examples of ADLs
eating bathing toileting getting dressed
describe dementia
caused by brain cell death leads to memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning
what is the hayflick limit
cells go thru maximum number of cell division then stops
age differentiation
certain roles and behaviors are considered appropriate based on chronological age
what are 2 kinds of aging theories
chance fate
what happens to the brain with AD
chemical and structural change causing brain failure ventricles dilate atrophy of cerebral hemispheres bc of neuron death
examples of economic stability
employment poverty food security
gompertz law
every 8 years we are alive, our mortality rate doubles
IADLs are considered what intelligence
fluid
what are 2 types of intelligence
fluid crystallized
examples of IADLs
grocery shopping medicine preparing meals laundry
what is dementia an umbrella term for
alzheimers vascular lewy bodies frontotemporal parkinsons mixed
what are blue zones
areas where people are the oldest and healthiest
what are 6 types of chronic conditions
arthritis osteoporosis parkinson disease cancer cardiovascular disease dementia / alzheimers
continuity theory
as people age, they are inclined to maintain same habits, personalities, and styles of life developed in earlier years
wear and tear
as you age, damage accumulates and the body loses capacity to repair
what 3 diseases account for 75% of the deaths of 65 year and older
heart disease cancer stroke
examples of community and built environment
availability of healthy foods crime and violence environmental conditions
methods in diagnosing Alzheimers
history physical exam neurological function cognitive tests blood work brain scan autopsy
what is SDOH
conditions in the environment where people live and affects the health, functioning, QoL, outcomes and risks
what is the WHO definition of SDOH
conditions in which people are born grow live work and age circumstances are shaped by distribution of money, power, and resources at global, national and local levels
what is the cross linkage theory
connective tissues loses elasticity with age and collagen becomes stiff from cross linking compounds
ADLs are considered what intelligence
crystallized
social institutions and polices do what in the life course
defines transitions through the life course
learned helplessness
dependency and depression due to external environment
what is the autoimmune theory
immune system can become defective and no longer distinguish between own tissue and foreign tissue
what is fluid intelligence
intelligence applied to new tasks or ability to develop new or creative solution
cognitive theory of aging
it is the perception of change rather than an objective change that has most impact on behavior
what are chronic conditions/illnesses
long term condition that requires ongoing medical attention and may limit ADLs
age stratification
persons position in age structures affects behavior or attitudes
senescence
process of aging
antioxidants are used for what
protecting body from free radicals
what is crystallized intelligence
reflects accumulated past experience and socialization (wisdom)
ways to age successfully
reject stereotypes optimize functionality
disengagement theory
separation of older people from active roles in society is normal and appropriate and benefits both society and older individuals
modernization theory of aging
status of older adults decline as society becomes more modern
what should those w alzheimers do at night
stay awa from noise limit caffeine limit napping during the day
ways to prevent alzheimers
stop smoking/limit alcohol be physically and mentally active properly treat or prevent chronic disease/condition
social clock
the accepted age at which life events should occur
age grading
the process of grouping individuals within social institutions on the basis of age
compression of mordbitity
the purpose of medicine should be to slow down the rate of aging to remain healthy longer
how does social institutions and policies affect a life course
they could lead to learned helplessness and cause one to lose locus of control bc they are restrictive, not allowing a pt to choose their own activities
what are Erickson's 8 stages of life
trust + mistrust autonomy + shame and doubt initiative + guilt industry + inferiority identity + role confusion intimacy + isolation generatively + stagnation
what are ways to communicate w those w alzheimers
use gestures keep words simple wait
what are the 2 components of the WAIS test
verbal and performance
free radicals
waste products of ionized oxygen that can cause damage
what are 3 mechanisms of aging
wear and tear free radicals decline of immune system
what are 2 ways to diagnose dementia
when there is an interference w the ability to function at work or ADLs decline from previous levels of functioning and performing
examples of health and health care access and quality
access to health care access to primary care health literacy
what is the free radical theory
aging is due to free radicals
what is the aging clock theory
aging is pre programmed into the body
what is the wear and tear theory
aging is the result of chance human body is constantly wearing and repairing balance bt wear and tear and repair
life course perspective
aging is viewed as part of the totality of human life, from infancy through old age roles are no longer defined by chronological age
what is the cellular theory
aging occurs as a result of progressive reduction in effective cell division
disabilities can occur as a result of
aging or independent of the aging process
young old
65-74
old old
75-84
oldest old
85 and over
7 software problems of the body
sleep patterns pain issues vascular disease mood disorders medication alcohol use stress
what are some influences on the life course
social class life history social institutions policies
activity theory
social participation in activities and hobbies that are enjoyed increases life satisfaction
locus of control
ability to control basic matters
reserve capacity
ability for body to recover from assaults
what are risks for dementia
obesity smoking diabetes down syndrome alcohol use traumatic brain injury
