T2: Strategies for Being Well

Question 1

what do people most fear about getting old?

Answer 1

losing their memory and independence
dementia

Question 2

is congnitive decline a given?

Answer 2

no
there is variability to nature and severity

Question 3

1990s, senior moment entered our vocab, what is this?

Answer 3

brief memory lapse or signs of functional imcompetence

Question 4

what age of people perform poorly on memory tests when reminded of link between age and memory decline?

Answer 4

over 65

Question 5

what is the cause of most decline in age?

Answer 5

disease

Question 6

is failure of attention the same as memory loss?

Answer 6

no
we never encoded the memory - lack of attention

Question 7

what percentage of people over 80 develop dementia?

Answer 7

50%

Question 8

what symptoms are associated with dementia?

Answer 8

loss of memory and mood changes
struggle to speak
progressive worsening

Question 9

in the year 2050, it is predicted that how many europeans will have dementia?2

Answer 9

20 million

Question 10

how many people with dementia have Alzheimer’s?

Answer 10

3/4

Question 11

what causes Alzheimer’s?

Answer 11

build up of beta smyloid plaques

Question 12

what do beta amyloid plaques do?

Answer 12

disrupt communication between cells and causes cell death

Question 13

do all people with these plaques experience dementia?

Answer 13

no some have cognitive reserve

Question 14

in a study involving nuns and monks over a period of 7 years, what was unveiled in relation to alzheimers risk?

Answer 14

those who read more books and magazines decreased their risk by 33%

Question 15

intergenerational solidarity definition

Answer 15

the degree of cohesion between different generations

Question 16

what are the 6 dimensions of intergenerational solidarity?

Answer 16

structural
functional
normative
consensual
affectual
associational

Question 17

what is an example of structural solidarity?

Answer 17

geographical distance that either constrains or enhnaces interactions between family members

Question 18

what is association solidarity?

Answer 18

frequency of contact between family members

Question 19

what is affectional solidarity

Answer 19

affirmation and affection between family members

Question 20

what is consensual solidarity

Answer 20

families have different levels of actual or percieved agreement in morals, values and lifestyles

Question 21

what is functional solidarity

Answer 21

instrumental and financial support between family members
example buying groceries
letting someone move in with you

Question 22

what is normative solidarity?

Answer 22

the strength of obligation felt towards other members

Question 23

2008 recession evoked what in relation to familial relations and solidarity?

Answer 23

fostered family solidarity
older adults have supported younger members

Question 24

how is familial solidarity marked within intergenerational families?

Answer 24

interdependence

Question 25

is there an element of ambivalence to familial solidarity (positive and neg)?

Answer 25

yes
people get on eachothers nerves but feel close
conflict is managed

Question 26

what is the most common idea associated with quality of life?

Answer 26

physical health
important but not essential
people with bad health can still view their lives of high quality

Question 27

150 people with disabilities were interviewed and how many of them said their quality of life is high?

Answer 27

over half

Question 28

what have studies shown in relation to quality of life of older and younger people?

Answer 28

older people have reported higher quality

Question 29

what have studies shown in relation to quality of life and disability?

Answer 29

disability has a decreasing effect on quality of life
only ~12% difference between people with no disabilities

Question 30

are there set circumstances that dictact quality of life?

Answer 30

no
too complex

Question 31

how is anxiety elevated?

Answer 31

discussing in company, exercise, relaxation techniques such as mindfullness

Question 32

what is agraphobia?

Answer 32

people with anxiety will not go outdoors on their own

Question 33

what is depression?

Answer 33

low mood for at least 2 weeks and it interferes with your day to day function

Question 34

what are the symptoms in older people experiencing depression?

Answer 34

lack of sleep, lack of appetite, anxiety

Question 35

what causes depression in older people?

Answer 35

there is not one single answer

Question 36

what diseases are associated with getting depression?

Answer 36

stroke, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
they have a direct effect on the brain

Question 37

how do you distingush between low mood anxiety and true depression?

Answer 37

low mood lasts all day even when they are with people

Question 38

what is associated with anxiety in older people?

Answer 38

increased drinking

Question 39

what is depression a risk factor for in later life?

Answer 39

dementia

Question 40

what is depression a risk factor for in later life?

Answer 40

dementia