Discussion 4.1 – cognitive function | heed 4320 | University of Texas at Arlington

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Choose Psychiatry (September 13, 2017). Depression in older people. YouTube,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrqgaLnQ5zQ (Links to an external site.)

Editage Research Communication (September 21, 2016). Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Abilities of Older Adults. YouTube,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UttzGEilEd8 (Links to an external site.)

Discuss the information in the “CDC.gov” article on depression.
- Why are the elderly at risk for depression?

Elaborate on two of the risk factors and solutions from the “Depression in Older People” video.
- What are the treatment challenges in this population?

Explain the study outcomes in the “Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Abilities..” video.
Describe the age-related effects on cognitive functioning in terms of crystallized versus fluid intelligence.

Relate the age-related changes discussed in the “Aging & Cognition” video.

Reading #1

Aging, Place & Health: A Global Perspective-Read Chapters 6-7

Citation: Aging, Place & Health: A Global Perspective. (Wm. A. Satariano & Marlon Maus) Jones & Bartlett PublishersThe concepts of cognition and depression on aging.