KNOW

• explicit memory: Conscious, intentional memory retrieval; EFFORTFUL (eg. math)
• Implicit memory: Using past experiences to remember info without consciously recollecting /being aware; AUTOMATIC (driving, singing)
• (Implicit) Procedural memory: Gradual acquisition of skills as a result of practice; "knowing how" to do something
• (explicit) Semantic Memory: Memories for facts & concepts that make up our general knowledge of the world (knowing US presidents)
• (explicit) Episodic Memory: Collection of past personal experiences that occurred at a particular time and place; (first kiss)
• Longevity: the length of a person’s life
• Genetics influence longevity (parents live longer -> likely you will too)
• Men after 90 are some of the hardiest. Women tend to live longer in industrialized nations.
• Health: state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
• Illness: presence of a physical or mental disease or impairment
• Non health related quality of life: Ex. Entertainment, arts, money
• Health related quality of life: Ex. Diseases, illnesses
• Natural Killer (NK) cells: prevent tumor growth; viruses and parasites
• Older someone gets, NK cells decrease, B lymphocytes decrease
• Prevalence of HIV among older adults. 1/4 over 50 have HIV bc more susceptible
• myths about sexual activity = poor prognosis among older adults
• Acute disease: Conditions that develop over a short period of time(cause a rapid change in health)
• Chronic diseases: Conditions that last a longer period of time (at least 3 months) (long-term management)
• Oxytocin plays a different role in men and women: When stressed Men-fight or flight, Women- tend and befriend
• Stress as the interaction of a thinking person and an event. Not in danger-> stress not a result
• Problem focused coping: doing something directly about the problem; taking it head on. (Ex. studying)
• Emotion focused: dealing with feelings about a stressful event. (Ex. venting to someone)
• stress affects immune system, smaller hippocampus
• Diabetes: pancreas does not produce enough insulin
• Type 1 diabetes: usually develops earlier in life; requires the use of insulin
• Type 2 diabetes: Usually develops in adulthood; effectively managedthrough lifestyle changes
• cancer is 2nd leading cause of death. risk increase with age. Men=prostate. Women=breast
• incontinence: loss of the ability to control the elimination of waste products. Urinary incontinence is the most common• 40% of men; 60% of women
• pain is not a normal aging process, difficult to diagnose cause, affects more than 40%
• Non narcotics: pharmalogical pain management approach.• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)• Ibuprofen• Acetaminophen
• Narcotics: pharmalogical pain management• Morphine, codeine• Risks of addiction and abuse
• non pharmacological pain management: acupuncture, massage, hypnosis, etc
• drug metabolism: process of drug breakdown (LIVER)
• Drug excretion: The elimination of drugs in the bloodstream.• Usually through the kidneys in urine; but also through sweat, saliva, etc.
• Disability: effects on a person’s ability to engage in activities thatare necessary, expected, and personally desired
• Exacerbators: interventions that end up making the situation worse, having unintended consequences.
• Competence: upper limit of functioning
• Auxiliary Dwelling: separate living space like a garage with everything needed
• Adult day care: Provides support, companionship, and activities during the day. CONS= insurance, licensing depending on state
• a good daycare center reduces problem behavior and need for meds, lowers caregiver burden