Middle Adulthood Flashcards
Wrinkles due to?
Wrinkles due to the changes in connective and supporting structure of the skin, and since there are little fats, skin become loose
What changes in the hair of Middle adults
Gray Hair is a normal suspicion of pigment production in hair follicle due to a decreased melanin in hair follicle
o Baldness of Male
the transition to a non- reproductive state in females
Climacteric Stage
the ceasing of menstruation cycle
Peri or Menopause
is the time of transition from regular menstruation to menopause, and irregular phase
It happens gradually and is accompanied by decreased estrogen and progesterone levels
Perimenopause
A decrease production of estrogen is related to increase risk of?
A decrease production of estrogen is related to increase risk of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, stress urinary incontinence, weight gain, and memory loss
T or F
At the age of 50, women have 3x less risk of heart attack, but as they reach the age of 60, the risk now equals that of men
TRUE
In men a decrease of testosterone by how many percent per year?
Decrease of testosterone by 1% per year
Caused by low bone mass, deficiency of calcium and Vitamin D, estrogen depletion, and lack of weight-bearing activitie
Osteoporosis
The most common form of arthritis, a problem in the joints
o Common in people whose joints used to routine overuse
o It takes more time for the bone to heal so an overuse of joints, it wears off during an activity
o A gradual onset of bone damage with progressive pain with minor signs of inflammation
Osteoarthritis
Medications for Osteoporosis
Bisphosphonates slows bone breakdown, and can only be taken up to 5 years
Raloxifene is a treatment and prevention of osteoporosis, it is a selective estrogen receptor modulator
More destructive, progresses slowly, affects swollen joints and causes different types of pain
o Compared to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis has its active and inactive phase
o The destructive effects is that it would not repair because it could malalign the joint
Rheumatoid Arthritis
o Consists of abilities that make people flexible and adaptive thinkers
o Declines during adulthood as older people cannot handle technology well compared to the younger ones
Fluid Intelligence
Knowledge one has acquired through experience
and education
o Improves until late adulthood
o This is why adults are great in mentoring
o They give the best advices and they continue to
prove that they excel in this field
Crystallized Intelligence
The central issue is “Have I left my mark?”
○ Development of Care - guidance and mentoring
Generativity vs. Stagnation
