Decreased Memory,attention,and Processing Speed Are All Examples of ______________ Factors

question 15

Short Answer

Decreased memory,attention,and processing speed are all examples of ______________ factors that can affect communication in elderly persons with hearing loss.

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Definitions:

Body Alignment

The proper positioning and arrangement of body parts to maintain posture and prevent injury.

Contractures

The permanent and painful tightening of muscles, tendons, ligaments, or skin that prevents normal movement of the associated body part.

Flexor Muscles

Muscles that decrease the angle between the bones of a joint, thus performing a bending movement, usually found in the limbs.

Muscle Mass Loss

A reduction in the size or quantity of muscle fibers, often associated with aging or inactivity.