L5: Challenges During Adulthood & Old Age Flashcards
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Age of Early adulthood
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20-40 yrs
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Characters of Early adulthood
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3
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Age of Middle adulthood
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40-65 yrs
4
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Changes in Aging
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- Somatic and Neurological Changes
- Psychological changes
5
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Characters of Middle adulthood
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6
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Somatic and Neurological Changes in Aging
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7
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Psychological Changes in Aging
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7
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Introduction of Bereavement normal grief VS
complicated Bereavement (depression)
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- After the loss of a loved one, there is a normal grief reaction that occurs with other losses such as: loss of a body part, younger people, with a miscarriage or abortion.
- A normal grief reaction must be distinguished from a complicated grief reaction, which is often pathologic.
8
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Stages of dying and death
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9
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Manifestations of Complicated Grief
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- Significant weight loss.
- Significant sleep disturbances.
- Intense feelings of guilt and worthlessness.
- Illusions, Hallucinations or delusions.
10
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managment of Complicated Grief
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- Antidepressants
- Antipsychotics
- Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
- Increased contact with the physician.
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Typical Grief Reactions VS Complicated Grief Reactions
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12
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Typical grief generally subsides after ….., although some features may continue longer.
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1-2 years
13
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Even after they have subsided, symptoms may return on holidays or special occasions (the anniversary reaction).
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…..
14
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The mortality rate is high for close relatives (especially widowed men) in the first year of bereavement.
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….
