GRT 3110 Study Guide - Fall 2018, Comprehensive Midterm Notes - Disability, Major Depressive Disorder, Diabetes Mellitus
12 Oct 2018
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A paradox is a statement that may seem absurd or contradictory but yet ca be true, or at least makes sense. Example: a good old age or successful aging . De es the stereotypes that aging is a sad, frail and diminishing time. Ie. the master : 85 year old ed whitlock who smashed the world marathon record in 2016 and completes the 42km course while breaking the existing record by almost 40 minutes, oldest by 6 years. Died 3 months later (86 years old) of pancreatic cancer. Compression of morbidity: pushed off diseases of old aging to later in life. Bene t from scienti c discoveries (cure for cancer, elimination of inherited diseases, etc. ) Live through the age of personalized medicine (speci c) Debates on older person"s rights to autonomy and independence. Overwhelm the medical system (drug plan, long term care) If you are extending life, is it worth it if not a good quality of life: terms.
