HS 3702 - AGING MIND EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
What percentage of older adults report performing 30+ minutes of vigorous physical
activity/day? - ANS <10%
How does physical activity affect cognitive decline? - ANS PA increases neuroplasticity
What are barriers preventing OAs from participating in PA? - ANS - Physical health
problems/frailty
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Insufficient understanding
- Fear of injury/falling
- Environment
Programs: Physical Health - ANS - STEP (Simplified Tai Chi Exercise Program)
- Ageless Grace
- Exergaming
- Minds in Motion (community program by Alzheimer Society)
Physical Activity: Program - Minds in Motion - ANS PROS:
- Community-based program by Alzheimer Society:
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, - For PWD and care partners
- Combines PA and social engagement
CONS:
- More funding required
Physical Activity: KMob - ANS - The Move and Thrive Handbook
- The Move & Learn App
What is Digital Assistive Technology? - ANS A range of specialized tech used to support ADLs,
and bridges gaps of capability in people with dementia
Programs: Digital Health - ANS - Dementia Clocks
- Serious Games
Digital Health: Program - Dementia Clock - ANS PROS:
- No wifi required
- Personal reminders in a familiar voice
CONS:
- Cost
What is Digital Health? - ANS Use of information tech to improve healthcare services,
outcomes, and overall wellbeing
What cognitive areas do eGames improve? - ANS - Attention, memory, problem-solving
- Physical activity
Digital Health: Program - Serious Games - ANS PROS:
- Low cost
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
What percentage of older adults report performing 30+ minutes of vigorous physical
activity/day? - ANS <10%
How does physical activity affect cognitive decline? - ANS PA increases neuroplasticity
What are barriers preventing OAs from participating in PA? - ANS - Physical health
problems/frailty
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Insufficient understanding
- Fear of injury/falling
- Environment
Programs: Physical Health - ANS - STEP (Simplified Tai Chi Exercise Program)
- Ageless Grace
- Exergaming
- Minds in Motion (community program by Alzheimer Society)
Physical Activity: Program - Minds in Motion - ANS PROS:
- Community-based program by Alzheimer Society:
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, - For PWD and care partners
- Combines PA and social engagement
CONS:
- More funding required
Physical Activity: KMob - ANS - The Move and Thrive Handbook
- The Move & Learn App
What is Digital Assistive Technology? - ANS A range of specialized tech used to support ADLs,
and bridges gaps of capability in people with dementia
Programs: Digital Health - ANS - Dementia Clocks
- Serious Games
Digital Health: Program - Dementia Clock - ANS PROS:
- No wifi required
- Personal reminders in a familiar voice
CONS:
- Cost
What is Digital Health? - ANS Use of information tech to improve healthcare services,
outcomes, and overall wellbeing
What cognitive areas do eGames improve? - ANS - Attention, memory, problem-solving
- Physical activity
Digital Health: Program - Serious Games - ANS PROS:
- Low cost
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