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Option 2: You are likely aware that a persons cognitive functioning can affect their social and emotional well-being. For this discussion, you will be responsible for integrating the concepts of chapters 15 and 16. The textbook tells us that the number of relationships may decline in middle adulthood, just as processing speed and working memory may also decline. What are some ways that people can integrate social activities/ make friends or nurture the relationships that they have, while simultaneously improving their cognitive functioning?
Some examples may include activities like:
Dance lessons
Choir
Chess clubs, etc.
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Tabitha
1:11am
Jun 6 at 1:11am
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Hey Class,
I decided to chose option 1 for this weeks discussion.
Being only 23 years old, I constantly find myself stressing and notice that I have unhealthy dieting and dont exercise whatsoever so I can only imagine the stressors or the factors that can trigger someone that is 30. Its many things that can factor into ones health and livelihood that causes certain triggers which can cause negative consequences on ones wellbeing. I met many people at the age of 30 who used the saying old enough to know better so old enough to do better, which they simplified to me that they were too old to be making mistakes and would always reiterate that being an adult and the older you get comes with more responsibility especially if you have children. Although, what I feel what they are saying is true, I notice the stress behind that and how they feel they never have enough time or they are always constantly tied up doing something. For example, watching my mom when she was 30 years old, she had two kids: my brother and I, and was a full time student, full time mother, had a husband that was deployed, and also worked a full time job, she literally never had time for herself. She constantly would state that she was always tired and used to binge drink on coffee heavily. Even though Im not 30 or have children, I totally understand having to make time and having time management is not everyones strong suit. For my patient who is 30, I would definitely recommend having a plann
er or some type of schedule based upon her life activities so she can physically see the free time that she has. Within her free time, I would strongly recommend self care which is just simply taking time out for herself to alleviate the stressors that can trigger her health. I would touch bases with her about the effects that stress can have which can make her constantly tired or moody and keep her in the know that the recommended hours of sleep is 7-9 hours. I would also encourage her, if she feels tired then its absolutely okay to take a nap. Its very important that she acknowledges her health before anything so if she cant fulfill a task then its okay to take a day off to relax because you can only do so much before your body burns out. I would also enlighten her that sometimes when we are stress, we eat terribly or dont eat at all and would provide her a nutritional guide to make sure she is eating adequately and eating nutritious food that can supply her body appropriate amounts of energy. I would even suggests yoga to her as its exercise but also alleviates stress and calms the body from being so overworked. If my patient is 30 years old with children, then I would definitely recommend the planner because I know within motherhood, there is no such thing as breaks because with children you have to adjust. I would recommend also within that planner that my patient marks a day for herself whether its for a hour or two or whatever the case maybe. For my 30 year old patient with children, I would personally for her find places that are kid friendly that I can recommend which allows mommy to have me time and allow her little ones to be preoccupied while mommy gets a chance to relax. If she wanted to exercise, I would recommend her gyms that have kid friendly areas also. With patients being under my care, I would think about all the challenges they face and not only recommend them solutions on a medical level but also on a personal level. Keeping it professional of course, I just want my patients to understand I want the best for their wellbeing so anything I can do pertaining towards their health Im willing to help while still maintaining professionalism, so if that means recommending them places that advocate for their health such as gyms, good restaurants that serve healthy food, etc Im willing to share.
Reference
Santrock, J. (2018). Life-Span Development (17th Edition). McGraw-Hill Higher Education (US). https://ambassadored.vitalsource.com/books/9781260166323