Older Adulthood

Question 1

Define senescence.

Answer 1

Biological age, by number

Question 2

What are expected age related cognitive changes?

Answer 2

Loss of attention, memory, psychomotor, and process speed

Question 3

Does psychomotor speed increase or decrease in older adulthood?

Answer 3

Decrease

Question 4

What are expected sensory changes at this stage in life?

Answer 4

Vision, hearing, taste, and balance loss

Question 5

What are age related diseases expected in older adulthood?

Answer 5

Heart disease, cancer, and depression

Question 6

What are typical occupations in older adulthood?

Answer 6

-Self cares
-Independent with adaptation
-Retirement
-Leisure pursuits
-Volunteer

Question 7

What is the successful aging model?

Answer 7

Focus on adaptation and emotional well-being
3 factors for successful aging
1. Avoiding disease
2. Maintaining cognition
3. Active engagement

Question 8

What is life review?

Answer 8

Helping older adult refer back to their past to empower them and achieve a sense of peace

Question 9

Why is life review important?

Answer 9

Help recognize some sense of accomplishment
Can really help if they have a mental health problem