Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging:
Chapter 1-Introduction to Healthy Aging
Definition of Cohort - answer-A group in which members share some common
experience
Definition of Wellness - 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 - answer-A person who is at least 100 years of age.
Definition of Holistic Health Care - 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 -
answer-society and culture and influenced by history and gender.
The US society has determined those who are older as - answer-being 65 years of
age when you become eligible for social security and retirement benefits.
Definition of supercentenarians - answer-Those who are 110 years or older.
Expected growth of older adults in the US - 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 - answer-uniquely and differently.
Who lives longer men or women? - 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 - answer-Sharp increase in those over 65 including those
of diverse ethnic origins. Ethnic minorities are becoming ethnic majority.
