老年护理学概论课件 (2).ppt

1,Chapter 1: Seeing Older Adults Through the Eyes of Wellness Jun zhang, PhD, RN,2,Images of Aging,What does the term “old” mean in today’s society? What are the realities of aging? What are the myths and stereotypes of aging? What is successful aging? Nurses need to educate older adults about wellness and healthy functioning.,3,Descriptions of Wellness,High-level wellness: Halbert L. Dunn “Healthy maturity” Relationship between mind, body, and spirit Nursing’s role in promotion of wellness for the older adult,4,Definitions of Aging,Objective versus subjective definition Negative connotations of aging Age identity Chronologic age Functional age,5,Descriptions of Successful Aging,Three components Active engagement with life High cognitive and physical function Low probability of disease and disability Successful aging is multifaceted. Older adults define successful aging based on personal values and experiences.,6,Attitudes Toward Aging,Historical attitudes Ageism Myths and stereotypes Multiple jeopardy Implicit ageism Cultural influences and ageism,7,Ageism Survey,,8,Attitudes Toward Aging (cont’d),Effects of ageism Influence on health-related behaviors Perceptions of older adults Perceptions of health care providers Aging anxiety and anti-aging,9,Addressing Attitudes of Nurses,Experiential educational activities Listening to older adults Accurate information,10,Taking care of the elderly,Detrimental effects of myths and stereotypes of aging Health care providers’ goals for care Older adults may experience unnecessary decline. Provision of accurate information may reduce negative stereotypes and improve attitudes.,11,Characteristics of the Older Adult Population,Demographics of aging Health characteristics of older adults Socioeconomic characteristics Family relationships of older adults Trends in family caregiving Living arrangements of older adults,12,Projected Percentage of Those Aged 65 and Older: 2000 to 2050,。