Common Causes
Which of the following is a common cause of mental health issues in the elderly?
A. Excessive exercise
B. Personal interactions
C. Traveling
D. Eating habits
B. Personal Interactions
Which mood-related symptom might indicate a mental health concern in a senior?
A. Excitement
B. Feeling sad
C. Curiosity
D. Cheerfulness
B. Feeling sad
What is one recommended way to spend time with elderly individuals?
A. Schedule regular visits
B. Compete with them
C. Ignore them
D. Send them emails only
A. Schedule regular visits
How can medication affect the mental health of seniors?
A. It makes them sleep more
B. It improves memory
C. It can change their mood/emotions
D. It has no effect
C. It can change their mood/emotions
Which is a behavioral sign of mental health issues?
A. Learning a new game
B. Regularly socializing
C. Baking cookies
D. Not interested in usual activities
D. Not interested in usual activities
Joining which of the following can benefit the elderly?
A. Online gaming clubs
B. Arts groups
C. Dance competitions
D. Silent retreats
B. Arts groups
What is one emotional event that may trigger mental health issues in the elderly?
A. Loss of a loved one/pet/friend
B. Starting a new hobby
C. Watching television
D. Reading a book
A. Loss of a loved one/pet/friend
Which of the following is a sign of mental health issues?
A. Feeling sleepy after lunch
B. Reading slowly
C. Enjoying puzzles
D. Memory loss, especially short-term
D. Memory loss, especially short-term
How is volunteering good for both the person and the elderly?
A. It passes time
B. It builds relationships and reduces loneliness
C. It earns money
D. It avoids chores
B. It builds relationships and reduces loneliness
What major life change can be a cause of mental health issues?
A. Learning a new language
B. Moving to a new city
C. Moving into an assisted living facility
D. Starting a job
C. Moving into an assisted living facility
What does a loss of interest in activities mean?
A. Boredom
B. Laziness
C. Potential mental health issues
D. Good time management
C. Potential mental health issues
Why should we visit elderly loved ones?
A. To inspect their living space
B. To enforce discipline
C. To form connections with them!
D. To bring them gifts
C. To form connections with them!
Which of the following statements is true about the causes of elderly mental health issues?
A. There is only one main cause
B. The causes are unimportant
C. There are many causes, and all are important!
D. All causes are minor
C. There are many causes, and all are important!
Why is the mental health crisis in seniors not talked about enough?
A. There’s too much awareness already
B. Seniors refuse to speak
C. Lack of media coverage
D. It’s not important
C. Lack of media coverage
Which of the following is a theme of my Gold Award project?
A. Promoting youth sports
B. Bridging younger generations with older generations!
C. Building new roads
D. Teaching coding to kids
B. Bridging younger generations with older generations!