human growth final

higher

One study found that frequent computer use was linked to ________ performance on cognitive tasks in older adults.

reducing pain and suffering, so that individuals can die with dignity.

Pallative care focuses on:

passive; active

euthanasia occurs when a person is allowed to die by withholding available treatment, while __________ euthanasia occurs when death is deliberately induced.

Prolonged

grief is a type of grief that involves enduring despair that is still unresolved over an extended period of time.

cataracts

involve(s) a thickening of the lens of the eye that causes vision to become cloudy, opaque, and distorted.

glaucoma

involve(s)damage to the optic nerve because of the pressure created by a buildup of fluid in the eye

acceptance

is Kubler-Ross' fifth stage of dying, in which the person develops a sense of peace.

Parkinson's disease

is a chronic, progressive disease characterized by muscle tremors, slowing of movement, and partial facial paralysis.

dementia

is a global term for any neurological disorder in which the primary symptoms involve a deterioration of mental fuctioning.

Alzhiemer's Disease

is a progressive, irreversible brain disorder that is characterized by a gradual deterioration of memory, reasoning, language, and eventually, physical function.

arthritis

is inflammation of the joints that is accompanied by pain, stiffness, and movement problems; especially common in older adults.

life span

is the maximum number of years an individual can live (approximately 120-125 years of age).

life expectancy

refers to the number of years a person is likely to live when he or she is born.

Mild cognitive impairment

represents a transitional state between the cognitive changes of normal aging and very early Alzheimer disease

78

The average life expectancy for a person born today in the United States is __________ years.

hospice; hospital

A __________ has the goal of making the end of life free from pain, anxiety, and depression, and a __________ has the goal of curing illness and prolonging life.

chronic

A disease that starts out slowly but lasts a long time is called

A. advanced directive

A(n) __________ __________ states that life-sustaining procedures should or should not be used to prolong an individual's life when death is imminent.

separation anxiety

After a loved one dies, it is common for the grieving person to focus on places and things associated with the loved one. Which dimension of grief does this behavior describe?

anger

After being diagnosed with an untreatable, terminal form of cancer, Peggy shouted "This isn't fair! I've always exercised and eaten right! Why me?" What stage of dying is Peggy likely experiencing?

improvement in vision

All of the following are common physical changes in late adulthood EXCEPT:

pinning

An important dimension of grief is ___________ which is an intermittent, recurrent wish or need to recover the lost person.

3

Assisted suicide is legal in __________ state(s) in the United States?

ones brain shows no electoral activity

Brain death occurs neurologically when ________ for a specified period of time.

have fewer accidents

Compared with younger workers, older workers are more likely to

140/100

Consistent blood pressures above ________ should be treated to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or kidney disease.

more intense

Deaths that are sudden, untimely, violent, or traumatic are likely to have __________ effects on surviving individuals.

macular degeneration.

Deterioration of the retina is called

agism

Don is 68 years old and would like to work part time during his retirement. All of his applications have been turned down, however, even though Don has many years' experience, has an excellent work record, and is appropriate for the job. Don may be experiencing

assisted suicide, a form of active euthanasia

Dr. Jack Kevorkian's activities are associated with _

depression

During which of Kubler-Ross' stages does the dying person come to accept the certainty of death?

life review

Erikson believed that elderly adults use their impending death as a motivation to look back and evaluate their life. This form of retrospection is what many theorists call

watch television

For successful aging, all of the following are steps to maintain or even improve abilities as we get older EXCEPT:

emotional roller coaster

Grief is MOST like

make the end of life as free from pain and anxiety as possible.

Hospices are a relatively recent approach developed to

cardiovascular disease

In 65- to 74-year olds, _________ is the leading cause of death.

disrespect

Research indicates that the most frequent form of ageism is:

death perception

The vision of older adults can be affected by age-related changes. One of these changes, which can make steps and curbs difficult to manage, is a decline in

breathing and blood pressure

Twenty-five years ago, definitions of death centered on

2

Two hundred years ago, almost one of every ___ children died before their 10th birthday?

denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance

What is the typical sequence of emotions in Kubler-Ross' Stages of Dying?

42

What percent of corpses in the United States are cremated rather than buried?

80%

What percentage of all deaths in the United States occur in institutions or hospitals?

Osteoporosis

When bone tissue loss becomes severe, an older adult has developed

arthritis

______ is the most common chronic disorder in late adulthood.

activity theory

states that the more active and involved older adults are, the more likely they are to be satisfied with their lives.