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| aging the result of sequential switching on and off of genes |
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| programmed theory in which biological clocks act through hormones |
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| A programmed theory in which immune system function declines, leading to aging |
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| Error theory in which Cells become less efficient at repair |
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| A error theory in which glucose binding to proteins interrupts protein function. A low carb diet is prescribed. |
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| Error theory. Vitamins and antioxidants recommended to combat. |
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| Somatic DNA damage theory |
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| Error theory. genetic mutations accumulate. |
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| Jung's theory of individualism |
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| focus shifts to the introspective |
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| sensory causes of disability |
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| vision problems, blindness, deafness, hearing problems |
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| Common, non-physical cause of disability |
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| mental or emotional problems |
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| Pain causes of disability |
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| chronic back pain, degenerative joint disease |
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| cardiovascular causes of disability |
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| stroke, atherosclerosis, diabetes |
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| common cause of disability leading to activity intolerance |
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| Most of physical decline, result of: |
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| modifiable factors: tobacco, nutrition, exercise, preventive care, fall prevention |
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| arthritis more common in men or women? |
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| HTN more common in men or women? |
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| Heart disease more common in men or women? |
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| cancer more common in men or women? |
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| Diabetes more common in men or women? |
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| stroke more common in men or women? |
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| Healthy People 2010 Goals |
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| Increase quality and quantity of healthy life & Eliminate health disparities |
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| ANA Standards of Clinical Gerontological Nursing Care |
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| Refers to careplanning: Assessment through evaluation |
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| American Nurses Association |
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| advanced practice gerontological nurse |
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| master's degree or higher |
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| Requires AA, 2 years as an RN full-time, & 2000 hours clinical practice in last 3 years |
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| Residential Care Facilities |
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| For activities of daily living, frail elderly |
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| rehabilitation facilities |
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| sub-acute, aggressive treatment |
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| American Nurse Credentialing Center |
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| patient preferences, clinician's expertise, evidence |
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