Aging & The Body
What is one risk factor for dementia?
What is Dementia Risk?
Name one type of social support that benefits older adults.
What is support from family/friends/neighbors/community groups?
Who can help older adults and their families during difficult life transitions?
What is Social workers?
What emotional experience often follows the death of a partner, friend, or family member?
What is grief ?
What cognitive condition becomes more likely during very late adulthood?
What is Dementia?
What is one sign of cognitive decline?
What is Cognitive Decline?
What is it called when an older adult has little contact or connection with others?
What is Social isolation?
What can family members notice that may cause concern?
What is physical or cognitive changes?
What type of grief may begin before a loss happens?
What is Anticipatory grief?
What can cognitive changes affect in an older adult’s life?
What is daily functioning, safety, and autonomy?
What is the purpose of a life review?
What is Life Review?
What harmful attitude involves stereotypes about older adults?
What is Ageism?
Where might social workers support older adults and families?
What is healthcare, hospice, and community programs?
What can social workers help clients do when coping with grief?
What is process grief, honor memories, and rebuild connections?
Who may first notice memory or cognitive changes in an older adult?
What is family members?
What types of illnesses become more common in very late adulthood?
What is chronic illnesses?
What can social workers help older adults build to reduce isolation?
What are connections or community?
What is one cause of caregiver stress?
What is balancing caregiving responsibilities with work, family, or personal needs?
What is one type of loss older adults may experience near the end of life?
What is the loss of a partner, friend, family member, independence, or social role?
What should social workers protect when helping older adults with cognitive changes?
What is client choice?