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Varies but generally around 50-65 years; can change as average life expectancy rises   Chronological aging  
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Outward expression of genetic makeup   Biological aging  
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Determined by changes in roles   Social aging  
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Varies and has many different titles: senior citizen, older adult, seasoned seniors   Cultural aging  
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Individual no longer able to perform usual activities   Functional aging  
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Changes in mental functioning   Psychological aging  
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Branch of medicine handling diseases related to aging   Geriatrics  
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Holistic study of older persons, to include: biological, psychological, sociological and spiritual aging   Gerontology  
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Globally and nationally life expectancy is increasing aka: (Older adults are the primary recipients of health care in the acute care setting, the home care setting, and in long term care.)   The “graying” of America  
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Stochastic theory types   Wear-and-tear, cross-linkage, free radical  
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Cells wear out over time due to continued use   Wear-and-tear  
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Bonding of proteins results in stiffness that cause them not to function   Cross-linkage  
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By-products of cell replication cause cellular damage and death   Free radical  
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Non-stochastic theory types   Programmed and immunity  
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Programmed vs Immunity in simple terms is:   a biological clock vs age related changes to the immune system  
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Generation that cares for parents and children   Sandwich generation  
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Discrimination of someone based on their age   Ageism  
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Form of ageism where speech patterns are changed based on the assumption that older people have difficulty communicating and understanding; Similar to “baby talk”   Elderspeak  
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A federal program for people who are low income.   Medicaid  
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A federal program available to those 65 and older to provide health insurance in retiremen   Medicare  
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The 4Ms framework include   Matters, medication, Mentation, and Mobility  
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