Effects of Ageing Flashcards
What are the main physical external changes of ageing?
Skin changes e.g. wrinkles, loss of elasticity, loss of sense e.g. hearing, eyesight or touch, physical stooping.
What are the main physical internal changes of ageing?
Degeneration of organs e.g. heart, lungs, kidney, pancreas, brain and nervous tissue, bones and joint wear and tear, intestine (reduced absorption of nutrients).
What is osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones wears down over time. Although osteoarthritis can damage any joint, the disorder most commonly affects joints in your hands, knees, hips and spine.
What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia?
Dementia is the term applied to a group of symptoms that negatively impact memory, but Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease of the brain that slowly causes impairment in memory and cognitive function. The exact cause is unknown and no cure is available.
What are the main psychological changes of ageing?
Effects on confidence and self-esteem, effects of social change e.g. role changes, loss of a partner, loss of friends, increase in leisure time, financial concerns, effects of culture religion and beliefs.
What is social disengagement theory? How can we prevent this from happening?
The theory states that aging is the inevitable withdrawal from society, resulting in decreased interaction with people. The theory claims that it is natural and acceptable for older adults to withdraw. To prevent this encourage more interaction, join clubs, organise family get together, contact them regularly.
What is active theory? How can we promote this in late adulthood?
The activity theory proposes that successful ageing occurs when older adults stay active and maintain social interactions. Encourage exercise and activities to keep the person both physically and mentally active e.g. walking, reading clubs, sewing or gardening clubs.
What are the impact of an ageing population?
Increase in ageing population means strain on resources e.g. NHS, care homes, pensions, less people working to keep ageing population in funding through taxes, more jobs in care industry, people’s views associated with waste of time, people living longer, more age related illnesses
What illnesses are common in ageing?
Diabetes, Arthritis, Kidney and bladder problems, Dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Glaucoma, Lung disease, Cataracts, Osteoporosis, Enlarged prostate, Alzheimer’s disease, Macular degeneration, Depression, Cardiovascular disease.
