Health And Social Exam Flashcards
Give two changes someone might experience during menopause
Irregular periods
Weight gain
Examples of expected life events
Leaving education Becoming a parent Leaving home Marriage Moving house Retirement
Physical signs of the ageing process in later adulthood
Wrinkles due to loss of elasticity in skin
Hair loss
Grey hair
Hearing loss
Physical changes that happen during adolescence
Pubic hair
Boobs
Curves
Define the term self-image
How a person sees themselves
Define the term role model
A person who sets an example for someone else
Define the term menopause
A life stage all women eventually go through and is a change in there menstrual cycle/hormones
Activities that can help promote independence
Learning to drive
Getting a job
Moving house/living alone
Examples of lifestyle choices that affect health
Smoking Alcohol abuse Drug abuse Exercise Diet
Social effect of retirement
More free time to go out and do activities they enjoy
More time to pursue hobbies.
Economic effect of retirement
More money to buy things someone may need or want
Can afford holidays, trips/days out
How does a low income affect growth and development
Can’t buy correct nutritional food - negative impact on growth
Not enough money to go out with friends - negative effect on all (PIES) development
Positive effects of living in a share house
Split cost of bills - more money to go out and do things they enjoy
Surrounded by other people - comfort, not as worried, less stressful.
Negative effects of living in a share house
Stressful - have to share resources when everyone might need the same thing at the same time (could lead to disagreements)
Anxious, uncomfortable and isolated - might not get along with everyone straight away
Upset - miss home
Possible effects of a couple no longer working together (due to retirement)
Drift apart - used to seeing each other a lot at work (one partner occupied)
Left out - the retired partner would have more free time to do things (working partner unable to join in)