Aging and Death

Why do elderly people fear dependency more than death?

• the shift in roles resulting in a loss of independence

• the strain it puts on their adult children

• the negative social stereotype of nursing homes

• all or the above

Which of the following means to express deep sadness because of a loss?

• cope

• withdrawl

• grieve

True or False: The grieving process is the journey to recovery.

• True

• False

Why do older people often develop the need for eyeglasses?

• The color in people's irises gradually fade out as they age

• The light-sensitive cells in people's eyes gradually die as they age

• People's eyeballs gradually lose their shape as they age

• Elastic tissue in the eyes begins stiffening as people age

Which disease that NOT happen due to extreme aging?

• Cardiovascular disease

• Ostheoarthritis

• Gallbladder

• Athritis

Process of aging can be slowed by...

• Better nutrition

• Improved living conditions

• Adequate sleep

• All of above

Study of aging is called?

• Gerontology

• Histology

• Physiology

• Anthropology

People age differently, for different reasons, and at different rates.

• True
• False

Refers to the end of the physical being of a person that is caused by an illness, ageing, or an accident.

• Death

• Grief

• Stress

• Loss

Refers to “the emotional suffering caused by a loss, disaster, or misfortune”

• Death

• Grief

• Stress

• Loss