Balance
What is life expectancy for men and women in Canada?
80 for men and 84 for women
Is 21% body fat a good number ?
Yes, it is. A healthy body fat percentage typically ranges from 20-32% for women and 10-22% for men.
How did David Suzuki damage his hearing?
Working in construction in his 20s
Why is it important to blink often?
Because blinking makes the eye gland pump oil onto the surface of the eye, which moisturizes and protects the eye.
How old is David Suzuki in this video?
83 years old
What are the chances of getting dementia over the age of 65?
8% of people will; if there is a case in the family, then 16%
How does exercise affect immunity?
It improves it significantly, especially in older adults. It can slow down the effects of aging.
Does damaged hearing repair itself?
Not if it accumulates (repeats).
Why is looking at screens not good for our eyes?
Because when we look at a screen, we focus and don’t blink as often as we should.
How do indigenous people of Canada treat their elders?
With respect
Why does karate help with balance?
Because it makes people focus and pay attention to their movements.
Why are older people more susceptible to infections?
Starting in our twenties, our immune system declines by 2-3% every year. That's why older people are more susceptible to infections.
Why do many people over 90 not get hearing aids?
Because they are still worried about what they look like when they wear their hearing aids.
What should we do to protect our eyesight, to keep good vision?
Not smoke, keep a good nutrition, use UV protection when you're outside.
What are some good sides of aging? (3 things)
Elders have more free time to explore the world and to try new things. They're wiser and tend to be more optimistic.
What is the worst thing a person can do if they notice that their balance is getting worse and they are afraid to fall?
To get inactive, to stop being active.
How did the man feel when he put on the age-simulation suit?
Vulnerable, ashamed, scared, guilty
Match the numbers with the sources of noise:
Baby crying, Whispering, Leaf blower, Siren
21 decibels, 59, 107, 114.
Whispering: 21 decibels.
Baby crying - 59.
Siren - 107.
Leaf blower - 114.
Is there a connection between brushing and flossing your teeth and dementia?
Yes, bad oral care causes mini inflammations which can affect the brain negatively.
What do they mean by “the fire in the belly”?
Having meaning and purpose in life. Having something that makes you get out of bed in the morning and wanting to move forward.
What protects against dementia? (name 4 things)
Getting exercise, avoiding obesity, being socially active, being intellectually challenged, flossing and brushing your teeth.
Why did they create the age-simulation suit?
To give the caregivers understanding what it’s like to be old.
What does David Suzuki say he wishes was never invented?
The leaf blower
To keep working well, what does the brain need?
It needs new things, it needs to be challenged.
What is the U-shaped happiness curve?
Starting out high in childhood, going down in middle age, and then jumping back up again in later life.