textbook page 277….answer questions 1-4…graded assignment
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Textbook page 277….answer questions 1-4…graded assignment.
The Adult Years
Young Adult: 20-40years
Discussion
You are about to enter young adulthood. What do you think is going to be the best part of these developmental years?
Share with your table partner.
Essential Question
How does adult development differ from childhood development?
Young Adult
Complete education Start a career Raise a family
Physical Development
Physical growth stops Bones have matured
Still need calcium and weight-bearing exercise Regular exercise necessary (flexibility, strength, agility)
Peak muscle strength Vision may decline
Especially depth perception
Hearing loss may begin
Cognitive-Intellectual Development
Gains an abundance of knowledge Formal education/on-the-job training
Critical thinking is refined More life experience and practice
Intellectually curios
Psycho-Emotional Development
Early years: increasing independence Self assured/self aware Coping skills increased Establishing lifelong relationships
Genuine concern for the wellbeing of another person
Social Development
• Establish careers, marriages, families, homes
• Establishing their values
• Friendships based on commonalities rather than age
• Seek to contribute to society
Healthcare / Aspects of Care
• Exercise to prevent bone loss
• Balanced diet
• Social contact
• Stress management• Juggling many aspects of life
• Regular health/dental care• Blood pressure, cholesterol, pap smears,
breast exams, testicular exams
Discussion
Many moms work outside the home. How do you think this affects their relationship with their children? Do you think children benefit more from having a stay at home mom or a working mom?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pym5t3-hIoM
Homework
Ask a parent AND a grandparent
What has best the best part of your adult years?
What has been the worst part of your adult years?
What piece of advise would you offer to someone about to enter their adult years?
The Middle-Aged Adult
40-65 years
Middle-Aged Adult
Typically active and productive Begin to notice signs of aging
Physical Development Female bone loss begins at 35yrs Male bone loss begins at 65yrs
Diet and exercise important Muscle strength, endurance, and stamina
decline Weight gain Female- Menopause around 45-50yrs.
End of menstration A process over numerous years
Hair grays and thins, wrinkles Chronic health problems
Hypertension, heart disease, diabetes
Cognitive-Intellectual Development Brain decreases in size @ age 50
Information processing slows Still can learn new information, multitask, and
remember old information
Psycho-Emotional Development Proud and accomplished Increased sense of loss
Death of friends and family “Empty nest” syndrome video1 video2
Marriages may disintegrate as family changes Careers may weaken Elderly parents may become increasingly
dependent Reflect on their own mortality Mid-life crisis video
Social Development Many things affect the ability of the adult to be
social and participate in social activities Career Growing children Aging parents
Need creative social outlets
Healthcare / Aspects of Care
Weight-bearing and aerobic exercise Balanced nutritional diet Adequate rest Social contact very important Stress management techniques Regular health and dental check-ups
Checks for : weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose
Mammograms and prostate exams
The Mature Adult Years
65 years and older
RetirementHas advantages and
disadvantages
Physical Development Body systems age Geriatrics ~ field of medicine concerned with
aging problems Growing field!
Aging Integumentary System
Thinning and wrinkling skin Graying and thinning hair Brittle nails Slowed healing
Aging Nervous System
Slowed reaction time and thought processing Decreased blood flow to brain Short attention span / difficult to multitask Impaired fine motor skills Memory loss Impaired vision and hearing
Aging Musculoskeletal System
Osteoporosis ~ decreased bone density Increase incidence of fracture
Osteoartritis ~ joint disease Muscle atrophy
Muscles shrink in size
Aging Cardiovascular System
Decreased cardiac output (amount of blood the heart pumps in one minute)
Arteriosclerosis ~ thickening of the arteries Heart has to work harder
Orthostatic Hypotension ~ drop in blood pressure when standing or sitting up abruptly
Increase risk of heart disease
Aging Respiratory System
Loss of elasticity of lungs Ribs become more rigid Increase shortness of breath
Aging Immune System
General decline Susceptible to infectious and autoimmune
diseases Cancer Rheumatoid arthritis
Aging Digestive System
Constipation Decreased exercise / poor diet
Fecal incontinence Decreased muscle tone
Aging Urinary System
Changes in kidney function Loss of voluntary control of urination
Aging Endocrine System
Decreased thyroid function Loss of estrogen production Changes in levels of hormones that affect
blood pressure and response to stress.
Cognitive-Intellectual Development
Takes longer to process information but can still learn
Long-term memory is more intact than short-term memory
Vast knowledge Great teachers!
Psycho-Emotional Development
Facing future death, loss of loved ones, loss of career
Individuals who have developed interest outside of their careers may make a smoother transition to retirement
Possible increased dependence on others
Social Development
Increased spirituality Many still live independently Many volunteer Seek relationships with family
Grandchildren often a great source of pleasure
Healthcare / Aspects of Aging Exercise, balanced diet, naps
Special diets (low sodium, low sugar, ETC) Sleep for less hours through the night
Social contact needed Health/dental care “USE IT OR LOSE IT” an active body & brain
prevents loss of function video
Discuss with a partner….
What stage are your parents/caregivers in? (young adult, middle-aged, mature)
Are they suffering from any of the problems associated with aging? Explain
What stage are your grandparents in? (young adult, middle-aged, mature)
Are they suffering from any of the problems associated with aging? Explain