cognitive/social health Flashcards
what is cognitive health
ability to clearly think, learn, and remember
cognitive health allows us to
express creativity
be curious
form new ideas/perspective
analyze
problem solve
make decisions
factors affecting cognitive health
genetics (learning disabilities)
environmental (stress, diet, drug use)
how is cognitive health influenced
by our thoughts and feelings
related to emotional health
people who are not cognitively healthy
have passive approach to life
dont seek involvement with community
dont question/poor critical thinking
poor health dimensions
negative self talk vs positive self talk
“that sounds difficult” vs “ill challenge myself”
“i cant” vs “i can try”
selective attention
ability to focus despite distractions
slight decrease with age
divided attention
multi tasking
decreases with age
attention switching
ability to switch from one task to another
very reduced with age
sustained attention
ability to concentrate
no effect with age
supporting cognitive health
reading/writing
instruments
crafts
reminiscing
managing meds
caring for pet
physical health (exercise, diet, sleeping)
what is social health
well being in the social dimension
achieved when people have stable and satisfying relationships
3 C’s of social health
communication (50/50, clear and honest)
cooperation (equal desire for solution)
compromise (prioritize what you value most)
Whos at risk for absence of social support
older adults
minorities
rural areas
socially healthy people
treat others with respect
are accepting of differences
warm and open
able to trust
