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NR394_W6_EXPECTATIONS_REGARDING_AGING__Survey.pdf

Note to Students: This document is for you to use for the assignment but will not be submitted or graded.

EXPECTATIONS REGARDING AGING

(Short Version, Physical Health, Mental Health, and Cognitive Function Scales)

 This survey has questions about what you expect about aging.  Please check the ONE box to the right of the statement that best corresponds with how you feel

about the statement. If you are not sure, go ahead and check the box that you think BEST corresponds with your feelings.

Definitely

True 

Somewhat True 

Somewhat False 

Definitely False 

1. When people get older, they need to lower their expectations of how healthy they can be. 1 2 3 4

2. The human body is like a car: when it gets old, it gets worn out. 1 2 3 4

3. Having more aches and pains is an accepted part of aging. 1 2 3 4

4. Every year that people age, their energy levels go down a little more. 1 2 3 4

5. I expect that as I get older I will spend less time with friends and family. 1 2 3 4

6. Being lonely is just something that happens when people get old. 1 2 3 4

7. Quality of life declines as people age.

1 2 3 4

8. It's normal to be depressed when you are old. 1 2 3 4

9. I expect that as I get older I will become more forgetful. 1 2 3 4

10. It's an accepted part of aging to have trouble remembering names. 1 2 3 4

11. Forgetfulness is a natural occurrence just from growing old. 1 2 3 4

12. It is impossible to escape the mental slowness that happens with aging. 1 2 3 4

Scoring: Directions: Calculate your score by completing the following steps.

 Sum the numbers at the bottom of each box for items 1-12.  Take the sum and subtract 12.  Then multiply by 25.  Then divide it by 9.

Total ERA-12 Score: _____ Score Calculation Example: 4+2+1+3+2+2+4+1+1+3+1+2=26 26-12 = 14 14 x 25 = 350 350 / 9 = 38.89 Interpretation: Expecta on regarding aging (ERA) describes a person's belief in how one will maintain their physical and cogni ve health as they age. ERA is an indicator of how successfully someone an cipates aging. The ERA- 12 Survey examines the rela onship between percep ons of aging, health behaviors, and outcomes. The score will be 0-100 range score. There are no cut points for an op mal score. A higher score indicates higher overall expectations regarding aging and maintenance of high physical and mental functioning with age for self and others. Lower scores indicate an expected decline with age. Reference Adapted from: Sarkisian, C. A., Hays, R. D., Steers, W. N., & Mangione, C. M. (2005). Development of the 12-item Expecta ons Regarding Aging (ERA-12) Survey. The Gerontologist, 45(2), 240-248. h ps://doi.org/10.1093/geront/45.2.240

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MUST BE ORIGINAL WORK. MY ERA-12 SCORE WAS 63.8 (don’t need to do the ERA-12 test, I just attached so you can see it).

Directions: Explore the Week 6 lesson, then complete your Aging Reflection using this template.

· Complete the Expectations Regarding Aging (ERA-12) Survey using this PDF and obtain a numerical score. The ERA-12 is not submitted, only used to generate a numerical score.

· Reflect on your perspectives on aging and answer the questions under each section below with explanation and detail.

· Correctly cite and reference at least one scholarly source from outside the lesson.

· You may use a first-person perspective.

Section 1: Aging Reflection Questions

1. Consider your overall score on the ERA-12 Survey and the interpretation. Are you surprised by your score? Why or why not? Explain your answer using at least 1 paragraph.

2. Consider how your personal experiences, upbringing, or cultural background may have influenced your views on aging. Do you think that those influences have impacted your score? Why or why not? Explain your answer using at least 1 paragraph.

3. Reflect on common stereotypes and assumptions about aging in Western cultures. Did completing the ERA-12 Survey help you identify any personal biases about older adults? Why or why not? Explain your answer using at least 1 paragraph.

Section 2: Applying Insights to Practice

1. Consider your ERA-12 Survey results and reflect on how you can apply your insights to clinical practice. What strategies could help you provide culturally competent care for older adults personally or professionally? Include support from a scholarly source using an in-text citation. Ensure the scholarly source is not from the lesson or assigned reading materials. Explain your answer using at least 2 paragraphs.

2. What actions can you take to continue to learn about cultural perspectives on aging that will support ongoing self-reflection and practice improvement? Explain your answer using at least 1 paragraph.

3. Before completing the ERA-12 Survey, consider how aging biases may have impacted your interactions with older adults. Did the survey help you recognize these biases? Explain your answer using at least 1 paragraph.