HLSC 2P40 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Gerontology, Geriatrics, Rheumatism
21 Jan 2017
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Lecture quiz: on july 1, 2015, older canadians (65+) made up more than 16% of the population. Two points of view: how does aging affect the individual, how does an aging population change society? (such as social structures) Increase knowledge about old age: to replace myths and stereotypes with facts and knowledge. Improve the quality of life in old age. Geriatrics is focused more on disease and how to care for it/prevention. Canada has high life expectancy compared to other countries! In 2011, about 14. 8% of canadian population was seniors. Peak is 2036 because baby boomer period is ending. At least 15% of the aged in canada are living in special-care homes (eg. nursing homes, mental hospitals, homes for the aged). In 2011, 92. 1% of women and 95% of men seniors lived in a private household. 24. 6% of seniors lived alone, compared with 8% of those aged 15-64.
