Middle Adulthood Flashcards
menopause
cessation of monthly menstrual cycle in middle-age women (age 50)
climacteric
period during which reproductive capacity declines/is lost
premenopausal phase
estrogen levels begin to fluctuate and decline (anovulatory cycles)
perimenopausal phase
cycles are very irregular and women can experience hot flashes
postmenopausal phase
no menstrual periods for at least a year
osteroporosis
loss of bone mass with age, results in more brittle and porous bones
presbyopia
loss of visual acuity with aging (seeing things close up)
presbycusis
loss of hearing with aging (high frequency tones)
atherosclerosis
narrowing of the arteries caused by deposits of plaque (fatty substance)
episodic memories
recollection of personal events
semantic memories
recollection of general knowledge (facts, word meanings)
role conflict
experiencing conflicting expectations or demands from holding different/several roles
multigenerational caregivers
middle-aged adults caring for both elderly parents and young adult children
caregiver burden
the cumulative negative effects of caring for an elderly or disabled person
companionate grandparent
frequent contact and warm interactions with grandchildren (most common)
remote grandparent
do not see their grandchildren due to physical distance
involved grandparent
directly involved with everyday care of grandchildren (close emotional ties)
