Sesory Changes in Older Adults

Question 1

Lens of the eye is opaque, vision is cloudy

Answer 1

Cataract

Question 2

Dry mouth caused by decreased saliva production; often due to medications

Answer 2

Xerostomia

Question 3

Causes decreased sensation in extremities, often due to diabetes

Answer 3

Neuropathy

Question 4

Bright lights and sunlight cause _________, which can affect driving

Answer 4

Glare

Question 5

Diabetic _________ can lead to blindness without early diagnosis and treatment

Answer 5

Retinopathy

Question 6

_________ degeneration causes loss of central vision

Answer 6

Macular

Question 7

A normal aging change: high-pitched sounds are difficult to hear

Answer 7

Presbycusis

Question 8

Changes in vision and reaction time contribute to accidents while ___________

Answer 8

Driving

Question 9

Whitish patches in mouth or throat; often from steroid inhalers or antibiotics

Answer 9

Candidiasis

Question 10

Do this to the pitch of your voice when taking to persons with impaired hearing

Answer 10

Lower

Question 11

Eye condition characterized by increased intraocular pressure

Answer 11

Glaucoma

Question 12

Substitute this for salt to enhance flavor when tastebuds decrease

Answer 12

Herb

Question 13

Removal of ___________ may improve hearing in older adults

Answer 13

Cerumen

Question 14

Changes in smell may make _________ harder to detect

Answer 14

Smoke

Question 15

Increasing color ____________ improves readability of printed materials

Answer 15

Contrast

Question 16

A normal aging change; vision becomes more farsighted

Answer 16

Presbyopia

Question 17

Older adults need about three times as much _________ as a 20-year-old.

Answer 17

Light