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Gero Chapter 24
Exam 3
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
08/29/2017

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Issues that strain relationships for older adults
Definition
Deteriorating health
Limitations in income
Conflicts w/ children or relatives
Incompatible sexual needs
Mismatched needs for activity
Term
Nuclear family
Definition
A child(ren) and two biological parents
Term
Define filial maturity
Definition
when adult children shift to the role of friend, companion, and confidant to the elder
Term
Define collateral kin
Definition
Cousin, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew
Term
Define fictive kin
Definition
Nonblood kin who serve as genuine fake families
Term
Phases of retirement
Definition
Remote: Future anticipation w/ little real planning
Near: Preparation and fantasizing regarding retirement
Honeymoon: Euphoria and testing of the fantasies
Disenchantment: Letdown, boredom, depression
Reorientation: Developing a realistic and satisfactory lifestyle
Stability: Personal investment in meaningful activities
Termination: Loss of role resulting from illness or return to work
Term
Patterns of adjustment to widowhood
Definition
1) Reactionary (first weeks)
-disbelief, anger, indecision, detachment, visions, hallucinations.
2) Withdrawal (First months)
-Depression apathy, physiological vulnerability, insomnia, anorexia
3) Recuperation (Second 6 months)
-Personal control begins to return, depression subsides
4) Exploration (Second year)
- Begins new ventures, birthdays, holidays, date of death may be difficult
5) Integration (Fifth year)
-Fully integrated into new roles if grief has been successfully resolved.
Term
Define custodial grandparents
Definition
Grandparents who are primary caregivers for their grandchildren due to the absence of their grandchildren's parents
Term
Which two races have the highest occurrence of custodial grandparents?
Definition
African American
Hispanic
Term
Five components of intimacy
Definition
Commitment
Affective intimacy
Cognitive intimacy
Physical intimacy
Interdependence
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The four spheres of sexuality and what do they do?
Definition
Social
Psychological
Biological
Moral
They affect each other directly or indirectly whenever an aspect of sexuality is out of harmony.
Term
Define the social sphere of sexuality
Definition
Sum of cultural factors that influence the individuals thoughts and actions related to interpersonal relationships, as well as sexuality related to ideas and learned behavior.
Term
Define the Psychological sphere of sexuality
Definition
Reflects a person's attitudes, feelings toward self and others, and learning from experiences.
Term
Define the moral sphere of sexuality
Definition
"I should" or "I shouldn't" behaviors that are based in religious beliefs or in a pragmatic or humanistic outlook.
Term
Define the Biological sphere of sexuality
Definition
Reflected in physiological responses to sexual stimulation, reproduction, puberty, and growth and development.
Term
Define sexual health
Definition
The state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being related to sexuality
Term
Factors influencing sexual health
Definition
Expectations
Activity levels
Cohort and cultural influences
biological changes with age
sexual dysfunction (male/female)
Alternative sexual lifestyles
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Read table 24-1 on page 394 in textbook.
Definition
Physical changes in sexual responses in old age
Term
Factors affecting a person's attitudes on intimacy:
Definition
Family dynamics, upbringing, cultural and religious beliefs.
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