Question

1. what age-related vision change can increase fall risk?

increased vitreous fluid

increased pupil reaction

enhanced peripheral vision

decreased visual acuity

1. which age-related symptoms can cause an increase in fall risk?

vision becomes sharper

skin thins and loses elasticity

arteries thicken and become stiffer

baroreceptors are less sensitive

1. what is a strategy organizations can use to make physical activity more accessible to all residents?

schedule all activities during the evening hours

offer adaptive equipment and seated exercise options

limit exercise classes to able-bodied residents

require residents to purchase their own equipment

1. what is an example of a structural brain change that affects cognition in aging adults?

Explanation:

Question 1

• Increased vitreous fluid: Vitreous fluid changes (like floaters) don't directly relate to fall risk from vision affecting balance/navigation.
• Increased pupil reaction: Pupil reaction usually decreases with age, and increased reaction wouldn't increase fall risk.
• Enhanced peripheral vision: Peripheral vision typically declines with age; enhanced would not increase fall risk.
• Decreased visual acuity: Poor visual acuity (like difficulty seeing clearly) can make it hard to navigate, spot obstacles, etc., increasing fall risk.

• Vision becomes sharper: Vision declines with age, so this is incorrect and wouldn't increase fall risk.
• Skin thins and loses elasticity: Skin changes don't impact balance or mobility related to falls.
• Arteries thicken and become stiffer: While this affects cardiovascular health, it's not a direct fall risk factor related to symptoms causing balance issues.
• Baroreceptors are less sensitive: Baroreceptors help with blood pressure regulation; less sensitivity can lead to dizziness/lightheadedness on standing (orthostatic hypotension), increasing fall risk.

• Schedule all activities during the evening hours: This limits access for those with daytime commitments or who can't do evening activities.
• Offer adaptive equipment and seated exercise options: Adaptive equipment and seated options make activities accessible to people with disabilities, limited mobility, etc., increasing accessibility.
• Limit exercise classes to able - bodied residents: This reduces accessibility by excluding those with disabilities.
• Require residents to purchase their own equipment: This creates a financial barrier, reducing accessibility.

Answer:

D. Decreased visual acuity

Question 2