week 8 - guest lecture + dementia interventions

Question 1

in 2051 how much of population will be 65 and older

Answer 1

one quarter

Question 2

aim of nariyans research

Answer 2

describe and understand the processes underlying the health behaviour changes adopted by community dwelling adults and people with neurodegenerative brain diseases

Question 3

activity theory

Answer 3

-older adults strive to maintain their level of social interaction by substitution new roles when old roles are lost

Question 4

disengagement theory

Answer 4

social and psychological withdrawal is a necessary component of successful aging

Question 5

socioemotional selectivity theory

Answer 5

-life span model that proposes that a reduced social activity often seen in old age reflects a lifelong selection process

Question 6

social exchange theory

Answer 6

social interactions can have both rewards and costs
the more powerful partner may be another individual but could also be an institution
ex. older residents of long-term care facilities such as nursing homes often experience difficulties negotiating with administrators and staff members to get what they need

Question 7

convoy model

Answer 7

individuals move through life both affecting and being affected by a constellation of other people who play a central role in their network of social relationships and influence their well-being

Question 8

two goals of social interactions

Answer 8

information seeking and emotional regulation