Term
|
Definition
| A non-hereditary, age-related condition having to do with old hearing. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| around age 60, the lens loses its capacity to adjust to objects at varying distances entirely having to do with old eyes. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a disease in which poor fluid drainage leads to a buildup of pressure within the eye, damaging the optic nerve. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the end of menstruation and reproductive capacity. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
epidermis
dermis
hypodermis |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the midlife transition in which fertility declines. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| When bone loss is so great that it leads to a disorder. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| to reduce the physical discomforts of menopause, low daily doses of estrogen are prescribed. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| extreme competitiveness, ambition, impatience, hostility, angry outbursts, and a sense of time pressure. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| when light sensitive cells break down in the central region. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| skills that are more heavily on basic information “learn on the fly”. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| suggests that older adults experience greater loss of information as it moves through the cognitive system. As a result, the whole system must slow down to inspect and interpret the information. |
|
|
Term
| practical problem solving |
|
Definition
| sizing up real-world situations and analyze how nest to achieve goals that have a high degree of uncertainty. |
|
|
Term
| generativity versus stagnation |
|
Definition
| reaching out to others in ways that give to guide the next generation. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the acceptance or reality of the loss. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| amount of americans that die in their home |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| when self-doubt and stress are especially great during the restructuring of the personality |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| future-oriented representations of what one hopes to become and what one is afraid of becoming. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| to halting of breathing while sleeping. |
|
|
Term
| "big five" personality traits |
|
Definition
| neuroticism, extroversion, openness to experience, agreeableness, conscientiousness. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| gathering the family for celebrations and making sure everyone stays in touch. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the idea that middle-aged adults must care for multiple generations above and below them at the same time. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a condition in which long-term job stress leads to mental exhaustion, a sense of loss of personal control, and feelings of reduced accomplishment. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| where women and ethnic minorities face a barrier keeping them from advancing up the corporate ladder. |
|
|
Term
| average life span for men |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| average life span for women |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| cloudy areas in the lens, resulting in foggy vision and (without surgery) eventual blindness. |
|
|
Term
| activities of daily living (ADLs) |
|
Definition
| basic self-care tasks required to live on ones own, such as bathing, dressing, getting in and out of bed or a chair, or eating. |
|
|
Term
| Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) |
|
Definition
| tasks necessary to conduct the business of daily life and also requiring some cognitive competence, such as telephoning, shopping, food preparation, housekeeping, and paying bills. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 70-110 for 85% of people. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the immune system is more likely to malfunction by turning against normal body tissues . |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| array of devices that permit people with disabilities to improve their functioning. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the most common type, which involves deteriorating cartilage on the ends of bones of frequently used joints. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| involves the whole body. an autoimmune response leads to inflammation of connective tissue, particularly membranes that line the joints, resulting in overall stiffness. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| genetically influenced declines that affect all members of our species and take place even in the context of overall good health. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| declines due to hereditary defects and negative environmental influences, such as poor diet and lack of exercise. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a set of disorders occurring almost entirely in old age in which many aspects of thoughts and behavior are so impaired the everyday activities are disrupted. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| most common form of dementia, structural and chemical brain deterioration is associated with gradual loss of many aspects of thought and behavior. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a series of strokes leaves areas of dead brain cells, producing step-by-step degeneration of mental ability. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| memory without consciousness awareness. |
|
|
Term
| associative memory deficit |
|
Definition
| difficulty creating and retrieving links between pieces of information. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| refers to the remembering to engage in planned actions in the future. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the marked acceleration in deterioration of cognitive functioning prior to death. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the ability to maximize positive emotion and dampen negative emotion. |
|
|
Term
| ego integrity versus despair |
|
Definition
| involves coming to terms with one's life. adults who arrive at a sense of integrity feel whole, complete, and satisfied with their achievements. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| telling stories about people and events from their past and reporting associated thoughts and feelings. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| mutual withdrawal between elders and society takes place in anticipation of death. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| remaining in a familiar setting where they have control over their everyday life. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| an influential model of changes in our social networks as we move through life. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| people who are not intimates but with whom they spend time occasionally, such as a group that meets for lunch, or museum. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| in which gains are maximized and losses minimized. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the study of death and dying. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the gasps and muscle spasms during the first moments in which the regular heartbeat disintegrates. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| heartbeat, circulation, breathing, and brain functioning stop, but resuscitation is still possible. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the individual passes into permanent death. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| irreversible cessation of all activity in the brain and the brain stem. |
|
|
Term
| persistent vegetative state |
|
Definition
| the cerebral cortex no longer registered electrical activity but the brain stem remained active. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| fear and apprehension of death |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the practice of ending the life of a person suffering from an incurable condition. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| life-sustaining treatment is withheld or withdrawn, permitting a patient to die naturally. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| intense physical and psychological distress. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the culturally specified expression of the bereaved person's thoughts and feelings. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| acknowledging that the loss is inevitable and preparing emotionally for it. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| people from ages 60-65 have at least this many regrets in their life. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| people who are worryful, temperamental, self-pitying, emotional and vulnerable. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| people who are affectionate, talkative, active, fun-loving and passionate |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| people who are imaginative, creative, original, curious, and liberal. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| people who are soft-hearted, trusting, generous, acquiescent, lenient, and good-natured. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| people who are hard-working, punctual, ambitious, and persevering |
|
|
