Which of the following behaviors shows the greatest risk to an older adult as they attempt to minimize the effects of the aging process?
1. Increased cosmetic use
2. Refusing to share their actual ages
3. Spending less time with age-related peers
4. Refusing assistance with certain activities
ANS: 4
Some older adults may deny functional declines associated with aging and refuse to ask for as-sistance with tasks that place their safety at great risk. Some older adults find it difficult to ac-cept themselves as aging and attempt to conceal physical evidence of aging with cosmetics. Old-er adults who find it difficult to accept themselves as aging may understate their age when asked. Spending more time with other older adults is indicative of the older adult's acceptance of personal aging. Those who find it difficult to accept themselves as aging may avoid activities de-signed to benefit older adults, such as senior citizens' centers and senior health promotion activi-ties.
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