Aging Myths and Facts
Ture or false
Most older adults live in nursing homes
What is false
This sense is the most commonly reduced with age
What is hearing/ sight
True or false
"Old age begins when curiosity ends."
False
An older person always has this in their purse
True or false
Cognitive decline happens to all older adults
What is false
Taste buds decrease with age, which explains why older adults put so much of this on their food, which leads to an increase in blood pressure
What is salt
This is the brain's ability to remember things from the past
What is memory
The idea that older adults can't dance is proven false every time this song comes on at a wedding ( hint: song title)
What is the "Cha-Cha Slide"
This "ism" is discrimination based on age
What is ageism
Hair changed color with age due to reduced melanin, also known as "nature's free highlight services."
What is graying hair
This situation is an example of
Remembering someone's birthday or an important life event
What is long term memeory
What is the scientific name for " whoa, hold up!" after an older person stands up?
What is dizziness or orthostatic hypotension
What do older adults say is the biggest contributor to good aging
What is social connection, and staying active
This change in temperature regulation is why older adults wear "long johns" in July
What is the decreased ability to regulate body temperature
A decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life, affecting memory, thinking, and problem-solving
What is dementia
Older adults will always leave a voicemail that starts with this unnecessary detail
What is "Hi, it's me.... your grandma or grandpa