NSG 4029 Geriatric Nursing Theories of Aging

NSG 4029 Geriatric Nursing Theories of Aging

NSG 4029 Geriatric Nursing Theories of Aging

Biologic Theories
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Explain the physical changes of aging, the gradual loss of function over time
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Programmed Theory : genetically programmed deterioration, the “biologic
clock”
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Run Out Of Program Theory : limited genetic material that runs out
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Gene Theory : activation of harmful genes

Biologic Theories
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Error Theory : Errors in RNA protein synthesis cause cell dysfunction
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Somatic Mutation Theory : DNA damage leads to chromosome abnormalities
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Free Radical Theory : Free radicals cause cell damage
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Crosslink/Connective Tissue Theory : Cell molecules from DNA and connective tissue
interact with free radicals to reduce the ability of tissue to regenerate.

Biologic Theories
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Clinker Theory : Chemicals from metabolism accumulate in cells, resulting
in cell damage

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Wear And Tear Theory : Internal and external stressors damage body components over time
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Neuroendocrine Theory : Dysfunction of the hypothalamus in regulating endocrine
activity, causing age related changes.

Psychosocial Theories
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Explain the variability in aging among older adults
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Disengagement Theory : Society distances itself from the older person and the older
person chooses to disengage from society.
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Activity Theory : Physical and mental activity preserve function.

Psychosocial Theories
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Life Course Theories
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Best known to nursing
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Erikson’s Theory : Eight stages of development
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Havighurst’s Theory : Delineates specific tasks for late life
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Newman’s Theory : Four tasks of aging
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Jung’s Theory : Life as a continuous search for “ true self”

References
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Wold, G. (2004). Basic geriatric nursing (4th ed.). St. Louis:

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Assignment Details

For this Assignment, you are going to write a paper explaining how you developed your theory through the four stages (theorizing, syntax, theory testing, and evaluation). Your paper must be 3 to 5 pages, not including the title and reference pages.

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Assignment Requirements

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• Minimum requirement of at least 5 sources of support
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• utilize spelling and grammar check to minimize errors.