Hannah S-Mizzou

Hello! I am sharing interesting and important information I learn in college!

[Hannah S-Mizzou @Adulthood_Aging]

About 68 million people stutter, which is about 1% of the population. In the United States there are about 3 million people who stutter. Males are 3-4x more likely to stutter than females. 5% of children will go through a stuttering phase, only 1% will continue beyond preschool.

[Hannah S-Mizzou @Adulthood_Aging]

Aging in Place means independently living in one's home safely. This link provides facts, advantages, and safety tips for Aging in Place. https://t.co/vyUZn52V23 #WeStudyAging

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Many of us see retirement as the end of work, but retirement can also be the freedom from doing things and the freedom to do things. What do you look forward to the most or what do you like the most about your retirement? #WeStudyAging

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Did you know that your relationships could prolong your life? In this Ted Talk, Susan Pinker talks about an island of Sardinia and their "secret" to living longer. #WeStudyAging https://t.co/i7t6hlemFM

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Elder abuse is the physical, emotional, financial, or sexual harm done to an older adult. The abuse is usually done by a family member or caregiver. This link talks about the signs of abuse and provides hotline numbers. #WeStudyAging #eldercare
https://t.co/jrG8t5BkyI

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@skatergal45 Very awesome point! Thanks for sharing!

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Big Five Personality Traits:
1. Openness to Experience: Tries new things.
2. Conscientious: Detail-oriented, disciplined.
3. Extraversion: Outgoing, sociable.
4. Agreeableness: Trusting, helpful.
5. Neuroticism: Worrisome, insecure.
Which trait are you high in? #WeStudyAging

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Generally, our IQ tends to decline as we age. Here are a list of protective factors that may help slow the decline of your IQ: Higher education, working in a stimulating environment, exercising, not smoking, and expertise training. #WeStudyAging

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The inhibitory deficit hypothesis states that as people age they have a harder time filtering out other distractions when they are trying to concentrate on something. Have you noticed this in your relatives, friends, or even yourself? If so explain in the comments. #WeStudyAging

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Death can be a taboo subject that we try to avoid talking about or experiencing as long as possible. Awareness of finitude is the realization that you will eventually die. In the comments please share what a “good death” would look like to you. #WeStudyAging

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Strokes are blood clots blocking blood flow to the brain. For signs of a stroke remember BE-FAST.

B- Balance issues
E- Eyes have blurred vision

F- Face is drooping
A- Arm/ Leg is weak
S- Speech is impaired
T- Time to call 911

#WeStudyAging

[Hannah S-Mizzou @Adulthood_Aging]

There are many models that we can use to judge successful aging. We can test physical and mental states compared to other people that age. The pics are my grandparents’ responses to what they think successful aging is. Comment what you think successful aging means. #WeStudyAging

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Physical changes happen as we age. A great way to maintain strong muscles and joints is to exercise! It is recommended to work on endurance 3-5 times a week, and resistance training/flexibility 2 times a week.
https://t.co/IyYwJeU9YT Click here for exercise examples #westudyaging

[Hannah S-Mizzou @Adulthood_Aging]

“Adult” can be hard to define especially with differences in different cultures. How do you define “adult”?