Gerontology – study of old age, projects for older persons and
process of aging, the particular pwd
problems of old people
R.A. No. 9994 – Expanded Senior
Geriatrics – branch of medicine Citizen Act of 2010
that deals with the problems and
Additional benefits and
diseases of old age and the medical
privileges to senior citizens.
care and treatment of aging people
Amends R.A. No. 7432 –
Gerontonic Nursing – nursing care Senior Citizen Act of 1992
pertaining to an older person, o “Act to maximize the
compromise between geriatric contribution of senior
nursing and gerontological nursing citizens to nation
building, grant benefits
Gerontological Nursing –
and special privileges
specialty of nursing pertaining to
for other purposes”
older adults
Presidential Proclamations and
Executive Orders
Government Policies Related to
PP No. 470, Series of 1994
Older People
- First week of October of every
R.A. No. 344 – Accessibility Law of
year as “Elderly Filipino
1982
Week”
Minimum requirements and
PP No. 1048, Series of 1999
standards to make buildings,
facilities, and utilities for - Nationwide observance in the
public use accessible to Ph of the international year of
persons with disabilities. older persons
R.A. No. 7876 – "An Act EO No. 105, Series of 2003
Establishing a Senior Citizens Center
in all Cities and Municipalities of the - Group homes and foster
Philippines, and Appropriating Funds homes for neglected,
Therefore" abandoned, abused,
detached, poor old person,
R.A. No. 8425 – National Anti- and pwd
poverty Commission (NAPC)
The Philippine Plan of Action for
Institutionalization and Senior Citizens (2011 – 2016)
enhancement of the social
reform agenda - Ensure giving priority to
community-based approaches
R.A. 10155 – “The General which are gender-responsive
Appropriation Act of 2012”
Health Care
All government agencies and
instrumentalities should - DSWD issued administrative
allocate 1% of total agency order No. 4, Series of 2010
budget to programs and “Guidelines on Home Care
Support Services for Senior Free Health Services:
Citizens".
- Medical and dental services
- Out-patient consultations
- Available diagnostics and
therapeutic procedures Use of
Older People’s Associations operating rooms, special
(OPAs) units, and central supply
- items.
- Formation of community- - Accommodations in the
based organizations. Made by charity ward
DSWD - Professional and counseling
Social Pension services
- R.A. 9994 500PHP per month Characteristics of the older
to poor older adults aged 77 adult population
and over who are not yet - Aged 65 years and older
receiving any government or o Young-old: 65-74 years
private pension o Old: 75 to 84 years
Senior Citizen o Oldest-old: 85+years
- Functional age: describes
- Resident of the PH at least physical, psychological and
60yrs old social function
- Retired from government - Perceived age: describes how
offices and private people estimate a person’s
enterprises and have a yearly age based on appearance
income of not more than 60
thousand pesos. Review by On marital status and living
NEDA every 3 years. Entitled arrangements among older adults,
to the following: there are certain characteristics
o 20% discount from all observed as follows:
establishments - Higher survival rates of
o 20% discount from women + women marrying
admission fees older men = widowed
o Exception from - Married people have a lower
payment of individual mortality rate than unmarried
income taxes people of all ages with men
o Exemption from having larger advantage
training fee - Family support is provided to
o Free medical and older adults in form of co-
dental services in residence
government
establishments On income and employment,
poverty remains to be the greatest
Medical Services – medical care obstacle to a secure old age.
Dental Services – dental care On health status, the older
population experience fewer acute
Counseling Services – advice
illness than younger age groups and - Differs from species to
a lower death rate from these species and human to human
problems.
2 Categories of Biologic Aging
Implications of an Aging Theories
Population
a. Stochastic Theories of
Baby boomers (1946-1964) do have Biologic Aging:
clearly defined characteristics that b. Nonstochastic Theories of
set them apart from the other Biologic Aging:
groups:
Stochastic Theory
- Fewer biological children
1. Cross-Linking Theory
available to assist them in old
2. Free Radicals and Lipofuscin
age
Theories
- Better educated
3. Wear and Tear Theory
- Household incomes higher
4. Evolutionary Theories
- Favor a more casual dress
a. Mutation Accumulation
code
b. Antagonistic Pleiotropy
- Enamored with “high tech”
c. Disposable Soma
products
5. Biogerontology Theory
- Leisure time is lesser than
other adults. Repeat feeling Nonstochastic Theory
stressed at the end of the day
- Exercise more frequently 1. Apoptosis
2. Genetic Theory
3. Autoimmune Reactions
4. Neuroendocrine and
THEORIES OF AGING
Neurochemical Theories
Aging – process of growing older 5. Radiation Theories
that begins at birth 6. Nutrition Theories
7. Environmental Theories
Nonstochastic theories – explains
biological aging as resulting from Sociologic Theories of Nursing
complex predetermined, holistic
1. Disengagement Theory
care to older persons.
2. Activity Theory
Stochastic Theories - View the 3. Continuity Theory
effects of biological aging as 4. Age Stratification
resulting from random assaults from 5. Subculture Theory
both the internal and external
Psychological Theories of Aging
environment
1. Functional consequences
Biological Aging Theories
theory
- Progressive loss of function 2. Theory of thriving
- Multifactorial process 3. Theory of Successful Aging
- Increases life span and quality a. Adaptation Model –
of life of adults Sister Callista Roy
6 Positive Lifestyle Pattern That
Promotes Good Health
1. Getting Regular and Adequate
Amounts of Sleep
2. Eating Regular Well-balanced
Meals, Including Breakfast
3. Engaging in Regular Physical
Activity
4. Maintaining a Healthy Body
Weight
5. Not Using Tobacco Products,
Including Smoking or Chewing
6. Using Alcohol in Moderation
or Not at All
