Physical Dev
What is the top common physical changes?
wrinkles, height loss, decrease in strength
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During late Adulthood, aging may require home modifications or transitions. True or False?
True
Brain shrinks with age. True or False
True
Which of Erikson's stages does late adulthood fall in?
Integrity vs. Despair
Vison issues include what in this age?
cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy
Medical care includes what?
regular screenings and dental visits
Independent living, assisted living, or retirement homes
the formal operational stage
What does he mean by integrity?
accepting life’s journey with satisfaction
what is presbycusis?
hearing loss
what is essential to check out at the regular screenings?
blood pressure, diabetes, cancer
What does universal design ensure?
safety and accessibility
it declines
What does he mean by despair?
regret and dissatisfaction
what is tinnitus?
the ringing in the ears
What helps them cover medical costs?
Medicare
What is Dementia?
loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities
What happens to long-term memory and verbal ability?
often remains strong
What happens to family ties?
it remains strong
which senses reduce in this age?
taste, smell, hearing, eyesight
What provides them income support?
Social Security
What is Alzheimer's?
a progressive disease, where dementia symptoms gradually worsen over a number of years
What can help maintain cognition?
memory games, reading, and staying mentally active
Older adults wont take on leadership roles. True or False?
False