Lifespan Final

A form of prejudice in which people are categorized and judged solely on the basis of their chronological age.

A condescending way of speaking to older adults that resembles baby talk, with simple and short sentences, exaggerated emphasis, repetition, and a slower rate and a higher pitch than normal speech.

The study of death and dying, especially of the social and emotional aspects.

A death that is peaceful, quick, and painless and that occurs after a long life in the company of family and friends in familiar surroundings

-Developed by who?
1. Denial
2. Anger
3.Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance

Developed by who?
1. Physiological needs
2. Safety
3.Love and acceptance
4. Respect
5. Self-actualization

An institution or program in which terminally ill patients receive palliative care

Care designed not to treat an illness but to provide physical and emotional comfort to the patient and support and guidance to his or her family

An ethical situation in which an action has both a positive effect which is intended and a negative effect which is foreseen but not intended.

Prolonged cessation of all brain activity with complete absence of voluntary movements. No spontaneous breathing, no response to pain, noise and other stimuli.

The person cannot move except for the eyes but brain waves are still apparent

A state of deep unconsciousness from which the person cannot be aroused.

A state of deep unconsciousness in which all cognitive functions are absent, although eyes may open, sounds may be emitted and breathing may continue, the person is not yet dead.

A situation in which a seriously ill person is allowed to die naturally, through the cessation of medical intervention

A written order from a physician that no attempt should be made to revive a patient if he or she suffers cardiac or respiratory arrest