CH 9,10,11,12

development in late adulthood involves

• developing coordination and balance

• adjusting to decreased strength

• developing a satisfactory sex life

• performing self care

retirement usually results in

• lowered income

• nursing center care

• less free time

• financial security

which causes loneliness in older persons

• having hobbies

• children moving away

• attending community events

• contact with other older persons

which statement about a partners death is true

• the surviving partners life will not likely change

• preparing for the event lessens grief

• grief cannot cause physical problems

• feelings of loss and emptiness occur

aging causes changes in the nervous system. which is true

• sleep patterns change

• recent memories are easier to recall than past memories

• sensitivity to pressure increases

• confusion occurs in all older persons

change occurs in the eyes with aging. which is true

• tear secretion increases

• there is no change in seeing colors

• there is more trouble focusing on far objects

• vision is poor at night and in dark rooms

which is true of hearing loss in older persons

• low pitched sounds are hard to hear

• acoustic nerve changes affect hearing

• earwax cannot affect hearing

• ear infections often cause hearing loss

skin changes occur with aging. care should include

• keeping the room cool

• a daily bath with soap

• applying lotion

• bathing in hot water

musculo skeletal changes occur with aging. which is true

• bones become firm

• exercise promotes muscle atrophy

• joints become stiff and painful

• bed rest prevents loss of strength

an older person has circulatory changes. which care measure would you question

• keep needed items nearby

• get a moderate amount of daily exercise

• avoid over exertion

• take long walks