Question

part d - mental functioning and memory
from the list below, choose the correct statements that identify key factors of mental functioning and memory as people age
select all that apply
□ debilitating memory loss is an integral part of aging
□ alzheimers disease is a kind of dementia that results in reversible mental deterioration and is curable if treated early
□ regular exercise can help older individuals maintain their memory
□ \you cannot teach an old dog new tricks.\ teaching older people new skills is nearly impossible.
□ drug interactions may cause lapses in memory

Explanation:

1. Debilitating memory loss is not an integral part of aging; normal aging may have mild memory - related changes but not severe, debilitating loss.
2. Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia with irreversible mental deterioration and is currently not curable.
3. Regular exercise has been shown to help older individuals maintain memory through various physiological and neurological mechanisms.
4. The saying "you cannot teach an old dog new tricks" is a myth; older people can learn new skills, though it may sometimes be more challenging.
5. Drug interactions can indeed cause memory lapses as medications can affect the central nervous system.

Answer:

C. Regular exercise can help older individuals maintain their memory
E. Drug interactions may cause lapses in memory