Answer to Question 1
Answer: (Any four of the following)
Maintain your fitness through leisure activities and regular exercise.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Eat a healthy diet containing low levels of saturated fats, with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Develop and maintain healthy relationships.
Participate in meaningful activities, like volunteering and other social activities.
Don't smoke, and if you drink alcohol, do so in moderation.
Answer to Question 2
Answer: The growing population of elderly will place additional strains on the healthcare system in terms of treatment for chronic conditions and health maintenance. Housing will be affected as there will be a demand for assisted-living facilities, long-term care, etc. The increasing cost of care for this population will also have financial implications as it places added burdens on lower-income individuals and depletes funding for programs such as Social Security and Medicare. Moral and ethical considerations regarding health care for the elderly will become more significant and challenging.
Treating the older adult
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The ability to solve problems may be highly efficient in the older adult
General Characteristics of Nervous Tissue