Flashcards on Gerontology: Understanding Aging and Elderly Care
Gerontology: Understanding Aging & Elderly Care for Students
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Care and wellbeing of elderly people
10 cards
Card 1
Question: What are some joys experienced by elderly people related to daily life and activities?
Answer: Pension/retirement, more free time, new hobbies (walking, gardening, fishing, shopping, traveling, crocheting, knitting, watching TV, crosswords), tim
Card 2
Question: What are common health-related problems faced by elderly people?
Answer: Various health problems, taking many medications, incontinence, sleep problems, depression, thoughts about death, loss of close people.
Card 3
Question: What financial and emotional problems may elderly people experience?
Answer: Financial problems (medications are expensive), feelings of loneliness, uselessness, depression, and coping with the loss of loved ones.
Card 4
Question: How can family members help improve the wellbeing of elderly relatives?
Answer: Visit grandparents often or call them every week, spend time with them, care about them, reassure them they are not alone, and show respect.
Card 5
Question: What practical help can others provide to support elderly people's daily needs?
Answer: Help with shopping, go for walks with their dog, help in the garden, assist with housework, and run errands for them.
Card 6
Question: What services and activities are typically available in an old people's home?
Answer: Better care, lunches provided, healthcare and cleaning, meeting other elderly people, therapies, cultural programs (music, concerts, movies), chess cl
Card 7
Question: What types of home-based support exist for seniors who remain living at home?
Answer: Assistants who visit seniors at home to spend time with them (reading, housework), do shopping for them, and caring/medical services that provide medi
Card 8
Question: List basic physical-health principles elderly people should follow to maintain wellbeing.
Answer: Stay physically active (walking, stretching, yoga), follow a balanced diet for more energy and better immunity, and have regular health check-ups with
Card 9
Question: What social and mental activities support the wellbeing of elderly people?
Answer: Stay socially connected with family, friends, and community groups; keep the mind active through reading, puzzles, hobbies, and learning new skills; a
Card 10
Question: What home-safety and rest measures help prevent injuries and support elderly wellbeing?
Answer: Provide a safe space to prevent falls and injuries (good lighting, grab bars in the bathroom), ensure enough rest with good sleep and daytime rest.