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Topics/Time FrameSpecific ObjectivesTeachingStrategiesEvaluationValuesIntegrationMaterials/ResourcesReferencesGeriatric Nursing—16 hours
A.The Aging PopulationAlthough individuals ageat an inevitable and steadypace from birth to death, theaging of society is neither inevitable nor uniform.Populations age when theproportion of older peoplerelative to that of younger people increases.
 Aging of population
(also known as demographicaging, and population aging
 
) isa summary term for shifts in theage distribution (i.e., agestructure) of a populationtoward older ages. A directconsequence of the ongoingglobal fertility transition(decline) and of mortalitydecline at older ages,population aging is expected tobe among the most prominentglobal demographic trends of the 21
st
century. Populationaging is progressing rapidly inmany industrialized countries,but those developing countrieswhose fertility declines beganrelatively early also areexperiencing rapid increases intheir proportion of elderlypeople. This pattern is expectedto continue over the next fewdecades, eventually affectingthe entire world. Population
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Identify who arethe agingpopulation andwhat are thenurses’ role inhealth promotionfor the older adults.1.lecture –discussion2.role playing3.small groupdiscussion4.reporting5.workshops1.pen andpaper test2.gradedrecitation3.gradedreport4.workshop outputFamily spiritand Marianvalues areintegratedsince werelate to our clients asour ownbrother/sister and wefollow our modelJesus andMary. Wealsoincorporatethe value of integrity of creationbecause weare awarethat allpeople areGod’screationtherebyrespectingeach one’sdignity isvital.Another value is thelove of work, asnurses, wemustrecognizethe dignity
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aging has many importantsocio-economic and healthconsequences, including theincrease in the old-agedependency ratio. It presentschallenges for public health(concerns over possiblebankruptcy of Medicare andrelated programs) as well as for economic development(shrinking and aging of labor force, possible bankruptcy of social security systems).
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The Nurse’s Role inHealth Promotion for Older Adults
The aging of our societyis the dominant demographicphenomenon of our time. Threeof the four most commoncauses of death among older adults—heart diseases, cancer,and stroke—are the result of anunhealthy lifestyle. However,the gloomy image of an agingnation of sedentary, chronicallyill older adults is gradually beingreplaced by new concepts suchas successful aging, andcompression of morbidity.Within the context of these newconcepts, health protection andhealth promotion have emergedas appropriate frameworks for acare of older adults.Professionals caring for older adults are recognizing thatprevention for a 65-year-oldperson, who can be expected toand purposeof our jobwhich is tocare for other people, bothsick andwell. Wecould alsoadd thevalue of preferencefor the leastfavoredwhere in weidentify our poor clientsbutnevertheless treat themequally withothers.Though weactuallyprioritize our care for them sincethey arefinancially(could evenbeemotionallyor spiritually)unstable.1998.
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live another 17.5 years, is anecessary component of healthcare.
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Who are the older adults?
Development of thisapproach requiredconsideration of who older adults are and what constitutessuccessful aging, as well ashealth promotion andprevention for this segment of the population. We know thatolder adults are aheterogeneous group. Eacholder adult represents a uniqueset of goals, experiences,values and attitudes.
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What is successfulaging?
Successful aging isdefined as “the ability tomaintain three key behaviors or characteristics: a low risk of disease and disease-relateddisability; high mental andphysical function; and activeengagement in life.” Thesethree aspects are not unrelated.Rather, the combination of allthree represents the concept of successful aging most clearly.Avoiding disease and disabilityplaces an emphasis on the roleof lifestyle factors in thedevelopment of chronicdiseases such as diabetes,hypertension, osteoporosis, andFriedman E.
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