Chapter 1 2 Older Adulthood: Age 66 Plus Physical Changes During Older Adulthood Activity A Name Chapter 12 Date Period Complete the table by listing changes that may occur during older adulthood. Physical appearance Internal body changes (i.e. organs, brain, etc) Sensory skills Body composition and strength Health concerns Copyright by The Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 89 90 Lifespan Development Workbook Meal Planning for Older Adults Activity B Name Chapter 12 Date Period Although nutritional needs change in older adulthood, adults still need to consume a variety of foods from the fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and protein food groups. Use reliable online or print resources to create a daily meal plan for a 76-year-old woman with no allergies or health concerns using the information provided. Then, answer the questions that follow. Grains Vegetables Fruits Dairy Proteins 5 ounces 2 cups 1½ cups 3 cups 5 ounces Daily Meal Plan Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snacks 1. What changes would you make to the meal plan if the woman is allergic to peanuts and eggs? 2. What changes would you make to the meal plan if the woman has hypertension? 3. What changes would you make to the meal plan if the woman has high cholesterol? Copyright by The Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Chapter 12 Older Adulthood: Age 66 Plus 91 Teaching Technology to Older Adults Activity C Name Chapter 12 Date Period Older adults can be great learners, especially if the setting is right. Think of something related to technology that you could teach an older adult. For example, you could teach an older adult how to upload a picture, use a smartphone, send a text message, send an e-mail, or use an electronic reader or other technological device. In the spaces provided, plan your teaching session and record your teaching methods. When planning the teaching session, be sure to include considerations for the physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional needs of the older adult. Then, after conducting the teaching session, evaluate the outcome. Name of older adult you will be teaching: Age of the older adult: Technology you will be teaching: 1. What equipment and other items will you need to conduct the teaching session? 2. Where will this teaching session occur? Describe the learning environment. 3. What teaching methods will you use? Evaluation: Copyright by The Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 92 Lifespan Development Workbook Developmental Theories Related to Older Adulthood Activity D Name Chapter 12 Date Period Complete the following table by describing developmental theories as they relate to older adults. Type of Development Biological Theory Description Cellular clock theory Free-radical theory Hormonal stress theory Cognitive Fluid and crystallized intelligence Socio-emotional Erikson: Integrity versus despair . Activity theory Kubler-Ross: Stages of dying . Copyright by The Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Chapter 12 Older Adulthood: Age 66 Plus 93 Socialization Opportunities for Older Adults Activity E Name Chapter 12 Date Period In accordance with Kohlberg’s postconventional morality stage, older adults have a need to contribute to society. Since many older adults will be transitioning or have already transitioned into retirement, social interaction may decrease. Establishing community relationships helps fulfill societal and social needs. Research local community social groups, classes, and volunteer opportunities specifically for older adults. Record your findings in the table below. Community Programs for Older Adults Local Community Social Group, Class, or Volunteer Opportunity Copyright by The Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Description 94 Lifespan Development Workbook Emotional Changes in Older Adulthood Activity F Name Chapter 12 Date Period Complete the following table by listing the emotional changes older adults may experience for each event shown. Then, list the emotional changes that other family members may be feeling in relation to this change. Event Emotional Changes for Older Adulthood Emotional Changes for Others Relating to Event Retiring from work Becoming a great-grandparent Experiencing the loss of a spouse Decreasing physical abilities require alternative living arrangements Copyright by The Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Chapter 12 Older Adulthood: Age 66 Plus 95 Societal and Cultural Views on Older Adulthood Activity G Name Chapter 12 Date Period Create a survey to measure the views of society and culture regarding older adults. Create at least 5 questions and survey 10 people to discover their views on older adulthood. Questions may relate to myths on aging, social roles during older adulthood, housing options, level of care, or level of value older adults have in society. To measure results in a numeric quantity, use a rating scale of 1 to 5, where 1 indicates a low-level response and 5 indicates a high-level response. Record each response and tally the results. For each question, add the responses together and then divide this number by the total number of participants to find the average response. Record your results in a graph on a separate sheet of paper. Then, answer the questions on the next page. Ages of participants: Question 1: Responses 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Average response: Question 2: Responses 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Average response: Copyright by The Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. (Continued) 96 Lifespan Development Workbook Name Activity G (Continued) Question 3: Responses 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Average response: Question 4: Responses 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Average response: Question 5: Responses 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Average response: 1. What do your results say overall about the views of society on older adults? 2. How might these results influence those in older adulthood? Copyright by The Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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