Mental health Flashcards
what are the 3 keys to QOL
- good health
- meaningful life
- enough money
Does physical decline cause poor mental health
no, mental health is independent of physical and cognitive decline
what are the 2 main risk factors of poor MH in old age
lifestyle changes and elder abuse
Which are not lifestyle changes that affect MH
- nutrition and sleep
- retirement and bereavement
- chronic conditions and loss of function
- socioeconomic status
- social isolation
- not nutrition and sleep
what is the most prevalent MH issue in aging
depression
how many men and women 60+ show clinical symptoms of depression
10% of men and 15% of women
what is not a risk factor for depression in older adults
- family history of depression
- not having children
- precious depression
- significant social stress
- nothing bout kids
which is not a cognitive effect of depression
- slowed neuromuscular control
- decline in episodic memory
- decreased executive function
- slower processing speed
- not NM control
T/F age-related changes in metabolism and comorbidities can cause late life depression
T
which age related change may increase depression
- decreased muscle and fat
- hypertension and CVD
- vision changes and pain
- loss of energy and inactivity
- increased fat and decreased muscle
- hypertension and CVD**
- brain changes and psychomotor slowing
- reduced self-care and loss of energy
- pain
how can depression effect PA
reduces PA participation
what is not one of the 3 psychosocial theories of aging
- activity theory
- continuity theory
- life course theory
- social inclusion theory
not social inclusion
activity theory
maintenance of fulfilling social activity leads to higher satisfaction and sense of well-being
continuity theory
maintaining sense of self across the lifespan
what are some challenges in continuity
mental and physical decline, disability, change in socio-economic status
life-course theory
aging is individual within different contexts
which theory states that we are a product of our family, cultural and historical experiences
Life-course theory
which context experiences more mood disorders and health issues
LGBTQ
How does spirituality and religion affect wellbeing
positive relation, believed to buffer stress
T/F praying directly leads to positive emotions and peace
praying indirectly promotes physical activity
T
F - indirectly promotes healthy lifestyle
How does PA effect depression, dementia and functional decline
decreases all
What lifestyle is correlated with depression
sedentary
Which is false about CVD and PA
- PA helps control CVD risk
- preventative with moderate aerobic activity
- preventative with light WT
preventative with moderate aerobic and WT
Which is false about PA and dementia
- increases attention
- increases executive function
- increases processing speed
- should be vigorous aerobic PA
moderate aerobic and WT
