Assignment:

Choose one of the following activities:

1.) Place a thin film of Vaseline on the outside lens of your sunglasses or regular glasses.

2.) Put cotton or ear plugs in both of your ears.

3.) Put rubber cement on your fingertips.

4.) Restrict your motion by using an ace bandage wrap on your elbow or knee.

Do the above for at least 3 hours and do your normal activities. However, do not sit in your room and watch TV the entire time. Try to do a few activities such as meet with your friends for lunch, try to walk around campus, attempt to type on the computer, etc. Be sure to not do anything that would put you at risk.

Describe your activities that you did over that 3 hour time period in detail while you had impaired function. (20)

Write up your experiences that you had and emotions that you felt while your senses were temporarily hampered. (15)

Include how this relates to what an older adult may be experiencing as they may have some of their senses altered due to age related changes. Describe the age related changes that some older adults experience. (REFER TO TEXT AND PROVIDE REFERENCES) (15)

Please type the assignment and it should be at least two pages (12 point font, double spaced) in length. Will need to upload a .doc or .docx file.