1.) Firstly, I would be emotionally shocked and most likely blaming myself for not being careful enough, even if the fall was not my fault. I do not imagine that I would give up completely, but I would most likely have a depressive episode. If a trip hazard was the...
In my first blog post, I wrote that an aspect of aging that I fear is the possibility of social isolation and cognitive decline. Some physical outcomes that result from these difficulties are cognitive decline increasing the chances of developing more health issues...
When I really step into the shoes of someone facing cognitive decline as they age, the toll becomes vividly real and somewhat frightening. Physically, I imagine struggling with everyday tasks, such as forgetting appointments, misplacing items, or even experiencing...
The fearful situation I selected in my previous blog #1 post was experiencing Alzheimer’s and dementia. I picked these two diseases because they overtake your life so drastically, which is truly unfortunate. Not all cases are the same, and some can range widely...
Situation from Question 3 in previous blog post.. 3.I have the concern of aging that could mandate that I reduce how much I comfortably do in a day. My general energy level perhaps not accommodating the sporadic requirement to stay up all night or dance without...
