GERO 14029 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide - Memory, Disability, Dementia
20 Nov 2018
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Gerontology: scientific study of biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging. Social gerontology: focuses on social aspects of aging. Population aging is due to decrease in birth rates and decrease in death rates. Life expectancy: avg length of time one is expected to live if born in particular year and death rates remain the same. High morality is different then life expectancy. Women live 5-6 yrs longer on average compared to men. Have greater likelihood of preventative health behaviors. Elders of color have lower life expectancy compared to whites by 5 years. Latino men live longer than latino women due to high mortality rates. Ageism: set of beliefs about the aged. New ageism: tendency to help elderly because all older people need help . Demography: statistical study of human populations specifically. Increased proportion of elderly: relationship between specific age group and the rest of the population. Sex ratio: # of males to every 100 females declines progressively over life span.
