Physical Changes
This sense often weakens with age, making it harder to hear conversations.
What is hearing?
This skill helps older adults solve problems using life experience.
What is wisdom?
Many grandparents enjoy spending time with these younger family members.
Who are grandchildren?
Doctors recommend getting this yearly to protect against illness.
What is a flu shot?
Many retirees enjoy doing this to explore new places.
What is traveling?
Bones may become weaker and more fragile because of this condition.
What is osteoporosis?
Crossword puzzles and reading may help keep this sharp.
What is memory/the brain?
Leaving a long-term job permanently is called this.
What is retirement?
Eating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is part of this kind of diet.
What is a healthy/balanced diet?
A hobby involving growing flowers or vegetables.
What is gardening?
Regular movement like walking or stretching helps improve this.
What is flexibility?
Forgetting where you put your keys occasionally is usually considered this.
What is normal aging?
Clubs, volunteering, and hobbies can help reduce this feeling.
What is loneliness?
This is important for maintaining strong muscles and bones.
What is exercise?
Some older adults move to smaller homes to make life easier. This is called ________.
What is downsizing?
Many older adults need these to help them see clearly.
What are glasses?
This disease affects memory and thinking skills over time.
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
Strong friendships and family support are important for this.
What is emotional well-being/mental health?
Adults should try to get enough of this each night for better health.
What is sleep?
This financial program in the U.S. helps many retired adults.
What is social security?
This type of exercise is important for keeping the heart healthy.
What is cardio/aerobic exercise?
The ability to learn new skills does not completely disappear with this.
What is age?
Older adults often pass down traditions and advice to the next __________.
What is generation?
Managing stress can improve both mental and physical ________.
What is health?
Learning new skills or taking classes later in life is called lifelong ________.
What is learning?