Caring for Older Adults
Aging - ANSWER: The process of growing old that begins at birth and continues until
death.
Young old - ANSWER: Refers to individuals aged 65 to 74 years.
Middle old - ANSWER: Refers to individuals aged 75 to 84 years.
Oldest old - ANSWER: Refers to individuals aged 85 to 100+ years.
Myths about older adults - ANSWER: Untrue beliefs about older adults, such as being
grouchy, forgetful, and useless.
Adjustments older adults need to make as they age - ANSWER: Changes in physical,
social, and emotional aspects that older adults must adapt to.
Common physical changes experienced by older adults - ANSWER: Changes like loss
of strength and mobility, and increasing frailty.
Home care aide assistance for older adults - ANSWER: Ways in which a home care
aide can help older adults cope with physical changes.
Abuse - ANSWER: Mistreating or causing harm to an individual.
Baby boomers - ANSWER: Individuals born between 1946-1964.
Gerontologists - ANSWER: Specialists in the study of aging.
Informal caregiver - ANSWER: Unpaid persons, usually family members, who care for
clients voluntarily.
Mourning - ANSWER: Reaction to a significant personal loss.
Neglect - ANSWER: Inability or failure to provide necessary care.
Stereotype - ANSWER: A generalization about behavior in an individual or group.
Ageism - ANSWER: Discrimination against older adults.
Loneliness in Older Adults - ANSWER: Experienced due to outliving peers and ongoing
losses, lacking human touch.
Aging - ANSWER: The process of growing old that begins at birth and continues until
death.
Young old - ANSWER: Refers to individuals aged 65 to 74 years.
Middle old - ANSWER: Refers to individuals aged 75 to 84 years.
Oldest old - ANSWER: Refers to individuals aged 85 to 100+ years.
Myths about older adults - ANSWER: Untrue beliefs about older adults, such as being
grouchy, forgetful, and useless.
Adjustments older adults need to make as they age - ANSWER: Changes in physical,
social, and emotional aspects that older adults must adapt to.
Common physical changes experienced by older adults - ANSWER: Changes like loss
of strength and mobility, and increasing frailty.
Home care aide assistance for older adults - ANSWER: Ways in which a home care
aide can help older adults cope with physical changes.
Abuse - ANSWER: Mistreating or causing harm to an individual.
Baby boomers - ANSWER: Individuals born between 1946-1964.
Gerontologists - ANSWER: Specialists in the study of aging.
Informal caregiver - ANSWER: Unpaid persons, usually family members, who care for
clients voluntarily.
Mourning - ANSWER: Reaction to a significant personal loss.
Neglect - ANSWER: Inability or failure to provide necessary care.
Stereotype - ANSWER: A generalization about behavior in an individual or group.
Ageism - ANSWER: Discrimination against older adults.
Loneliness in Older Adults - ANSWER: Experienced due to outliving peers and ongoing
losses, lacking human touch.
