Lecture 13 - Late adulthood Flashcards
1
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What are the three categories of old
A
young old
old old
oldest old
2
Q
Describe young old
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Healthy and active, can live on their own
3
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Describe old old
A
Needs some assistance, but can live fairly independantly
4
Q
Describe oldest old
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Cannot live on their own, live in care homes or with family
5
Q
What gender has the highest life expectancy
A
Women
6
Q
What is cool about twins and life expectancy
A
Twins tend to live longer than those who don’t
7
Q
What are cataracts
A
Proteins develop on lens and it’s like looking through a dirty window
8
Q
What is the leading cause of blindness in late adulthood
A
Macular degeneration
9
Q
What occurs in macular degeneration
A
Retinal cells break down
10
Q
What can worsen macular degeneration
A
Stress
11
Q
What is tinnitus
A
Perception of sound without stimulus
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