Exam 2 Flashcards
one factor that influences resilience
social class
Identified stages of normative crises that the aging must work through
Erikson: ego integrity vs despair (65-death)
one factor that affects intelligence among the elderly
nutrition
one drawback to assistive technologies
cost
most common form of cognitive decline among the elderly
dementia
the ability of the elderly to thrive under adversity
resilience
one factor that influences resilience
disability
one factor that affects intelligence among the elderly
occupation
generally the best environment for the elderly to age in place
urban
one kind of assistive technology that might help seniors age in place
robots
factors that affect cognition
Biology- innate intelligence
Structural changes in the brain- diffuse deterioration of the brain over time
Education- higher education has been associated with slower cognitive decline
Occupation- jobs high in problem solving are associated with slower cognitive decline
Physical health- comorbid with cognitive decline
Nutrition- junk food diets associated with higher cognitive decline
Nearness to death rapid and sudden decline in cognitive functions as death approaches