GRO 621: Health & Aging

Unit 4 Participation Checklist

Throughout the unit, you will be responsible for completing participation activities. As you complete each of these
activities, you will need to mark the date and time.

Once you finish the unit please upload your completed checklist to the “Participation Checklist” assignment in Unit 4
in Canvas.

Activity Date / Time

Discussion: What impact does your social and/or mental health have on your ability to change and adapt to 2/3/22
life circumstances? @11:30 pm

Reflection #1: Being sad or disappointed when things seem to go wrong is a natural feeling to have. These
2/3/22
feelings generally do not last for long periods of time. How do older adults generally deal with these types of
@11:30 pm
situations?

Reflection #2: What can your community do to help older adults with depression? Your social community?
Your religious community?
2/3/22
@11:30 pm
Reflection #3: What role does ageism play in the suicide rates of older adults?
2/2/22
@10:30 pm
Reflection #4: What is a healthier alternative to substance use for older adults to cope with illness, grief, or
social isolation? What would you recommend to someone?
2/2/22
@10:00 pm
Reflection #5: If you found out that an older person you know has an alcohol or drug abuse issue, what would
be your initial reaction and response?
2/3/22
@ 12:00 pm
Reflection #6: Do you agree with the statement, “The best is yet to come”? Explain.
2/3/22
@ 1:30 pm
Reflection #7: How important is perspective in overcoming some of the challenges associated with aging?
2/3/22
@4:00 pm
Reflection #8: Describe a time when you or someone you know exhibited resilience in the face of tough
times.
2/3/22
@4:30 pm
Poll #1: At what age do you think normal cognitive change begins?
2/3/22
@5:00 pm
Reflection #9: Have you ever completed games or puzzles to keep your mind sharp? In regard to brain
games and other activities to preserve cognitive function, what have you heard works? Is there any evidence
2/3/22
to support their effectiveness? @5:00 pm
Quiz #1: What percentage of dementia cases are caused by Alzheimer’s disease? How many types of
dementia are there? After Alzheimer’s diseases, what is the most common cause of dementia?
2/3/22
@5:00 pm
Reflection #10: Consider the components of Rowe & Kahn’s Successful Aging framework. How do you think 2/3/22
friendship could contribute to successful aging?
@4:45 pm

Reflection #11: Consider the components of Rowe and Kahn’s Successful Aging framework. How do you 2/3/22
think marriage (or long term partner) could contribute to successful aging?
6:00 pm

Reflection #12: When you are lonely, what do you do? How might your response not be possible for an older 2/3/22
adult? 6:00 pm

Reflection #13: What questions would you ask if you thought someone was lonely or isolated? Of if you 2/3/22
wanted to check if someone was at risk of loneliness? 7:00 pm
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By signing this, I affirm that I have completed all participation activities on the said date and time
indicated.

Student Name: Tionna Barnes