Psychology of aging Flashcards
What is the percentage of adults 65 and older that do not show significant declines in memory ability and are able to live independently?
85% of adults over 65!
Able to be indpendent.
What causes natural memory loss?
Occurs with aging but can be associated with: Sleep apnea Hypertension******* Depression Anxiety Diabetes Hypothyroidism Medication side effects Deficiency Vitamin B12
the first phase of growth and development:
Re-evaluation, exploration, and transition marks what thoughts?
What age marks the beginning of this phase?
Confront mortality for first time
Plans and actions shaped by personal discovery.
Increased bilateral brain balance.
the Second phase of growth and development:
Liberation, experimentation, and inovation marks what thoughts?
This occurs at what age range?
The if not now then when feelings begin.
Speak ones mind.
New things tried.
Occurs in the late 50s early 70s
the Third phase of growth and development:
Recapitulation, resolution and contribution marks what thought processes
This occurs at what age?
Motivation to share wisdom
Plans and actions shaped by desire to find meaning in life!
Often compelled to attend to unfinished business and unresolved conflicts.
typically occurs in late 60s through the 80s.
the Fourth phase of growth and development:
Continuation, reflection and celebration marks what thought processes ?
This occurs at what age?
Plans and actions shaped by desire to restate and reaffirm major life themes.
Desire to live well to the end having positive impacts on family and community.
Occurs at ages 70 - end of life.
What does the Nun study prove?
2 people with the same ammount of plaques and tangles may have very different presentations!
What type of traffic turn is most dangerous for elderly with medication caused memory problems?
Left handed turn.
What is delerium?
acute REVERSIBLE state og agitated confusion marked by disorientation with drowsiness, hallucinations, or delusions.
When comparing delerium to dementia….
Delerium is abrupt: Dementia is slow
Delerium is non progressive : Dementia is progressive
Delerium occurs for a short duration: Dementia occurs for many years.
Delerium is fluctuating: Dementia is rare altered consciousness.
Delerium has a precise time onset, dementia is uncertain date/time onset.
