Which factors interfere with the mental health of older adults because of the effect on adapta-tion? (Select all that apply.)
a. Culture
b. Life events
c. Physical illness
d. Substance abuse
e. Cognitive impairment
f. Developmental transitions
B, C, E, F
A life event can interfere with the mental health of an older adult because the experience can in-terfere with the older adult's ability to adapt to the situation. Physical illness can interfere with the mental health of an older adult because the illness can interfere with the individual's adaptive ability. A cognitive impairment can interfere with the mental health of an older adult because this impairment can destroy the older adult's ability to adapt to new situations. Development transi-tions can interfere with the mental health of an older adult because the individual can lack the suitable skills necessary for adaptation through the transitional period.
Culture is likely to influence the mental health of an older adult and influence how the individual adapts but does not necessarily interfere with adaptation. Substance abuse is likely to interfere with the mental health of an older adult but has a variable impact on the ability to of the older adult to adapt.
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