Ageing affecting human growth and development Flashcards
How does ageing affect us?
- Mobility decreased and stiffer joints.
- Weaker immune system.
- Memory recall affected.
- Feeling empty and isolated.
- Don’t get to see friends often.
- Struggle to cope financially.
- Communication decreased.
When do the effects of ageing happen?
- Each individual is unique- some experience it through their 50’s some later.
- Physical changes happen naturally.
- Occur due to limited amount of time body cells can repair and renew.
What is cardiovascular disease?
- Disease of heart and blood vessels.
- Blood vessels narrow naturally, or due to fats like cholesterol being deposited. Also lose elasticity.
- Can cause heart attacks.
What factors influence coronary heart disease?
- Glucose levels.
- Smoking.
- Blood pressure.
- Lifestyle/exercise.
- Obesity.
- Family history.
What is the nervous system?
- Nerves, spinal cord, and brain.
- Senses depend on the nervous system.
How does ageing affect the nervous system?
- Brain functions begin to decline.
- Reaction time and performance tasks are slower.
- Reduced ability to use words.
- Decreased sensations.
- Strokes, depression, Alzheimer’s.
What is dementia?
- How the brain starts to break down.
- Affect behaviour, eyesight, feelings and cognitive abilities.
- Quick deterioration.
- Vascular dementia=caused by problems with blood supply to brain, language and memory problems.
What is Alzheimer’s?
- Most common form of dementia.
- Onset is slow, problems with memory, language and thought.
- Trouble with STM and recalling names/places.
- Lose ability to carry out tasks like brushing teeth and cooking.
What causes a rise in confidence and self-esteem through ageing?
- Fulfilling retirement.
- Travelling.
- Spending time with family.
- Achieved life goals.
What causes a fall in confidence and self-esteem through ageing?
- Illness and injury.
- Death of partner.
- Fear of dying.
- Struggle to cope financially and independently.
What are the effects of changes in roles?
- Low self-confidence.
- Socially isolated.
- Now have grandchildren.
- Used to view themselves as head of the house but now has changed as they have become older and weaker.
What are the effects of death of friends?
- Struggle mentally.
- Loss of emotional support.
- Loneliness.
- Unhappy and depressed.
What are the effects of death of partner?
- Isolation.
- Hard to cope.
- Sense of despair.
- Loss of intimacy.
- Sense of relied-less pain for partner.
- Anxiety or depression.
What are the effects of increase in leisure time?
- More engaged and less isolated.
- Boost in self-esteem.
- More freedom and independence.
- Better outlook on life.
What are the effects of financial concerns?
- Difficult to cope.
- Lack in sleep.
- Stress and worry can increase BP.
- Worry about bills=lead to arguments.
What are the theories involved in ageing?
- Social Disengagement Theory.
- Activity Theory.
What do older people need provisions for?
- Loss of mobility.
- Chronic conditions.
- Loss of independence.
What type of of provision is available for older people?
- Acute care; meet immediate health needs.
- Social care.
- Psychological care; counselling, mentors.
- End-of-life care; pain relief.
