middle age Flashcards
what is the age range for “Middle Age”
40-64
what is the erik erikson conflict of midlife
generativity vs stagnation
(note that erik eriksons age range for this conflict is 26-64)
what is the definition of a “midlife crisis”
period of transition in life where someone struggles with identity and self-confidence
what is the age range of a midlife crisis
40-60 y/o
presbyopia
loss of accommodative ability of the lens
(basically the eye lens gets more rigid and makes it harder to see)
presbycusis
age-related hearing loss
what hearing tone is lost first in presbycusis
high frequencies
when does muscle strength begin to decline
age 30
each decade after the age of ___, ___% muscle mass is lost
30
5%
between ages ___ and ___, lower extremity muscular strength is reduced by ___%
30 and 80
40%
___% of US adults age 50 and older have osteoporosis
10%
osteoporosis increases _____ times in women and ____ times in men
5x
3x
where do osteoporotic fractures typically occur
spine
hips
wrist
when does coordination begin to decline
30s
when do vestibular changes begin occuring
40s
what are the 2 common issues in the vestibular system over the age of 50
dizziness
vertigo
(very similar things but vertigo is specifically feeling like the world is spinning and dizziness is a more generalized feeling like lightheaded, woozy, unsteady)
___% reduction in hair cells occurs in adults over 70
40%
___% reduction in peripheral nerve fibers in adults over 70
36%
3 stages of menopause
perimenopause
menopause
postmenopause
what are the 2 hormones involved in the menstrual cycle
estrogen
progesterone
when does perimenopause begin
3-5 years before menopause
what age range does perimenopause typically occur
specific age varies GREATLY but is typically in the mid-late 40s
what is the average age of menopause
51 is average
(age varies greatly though)
what is the defining characteristic of being in menopause
the absence of menses for 12 straight months
females in post-menopause are at an increased risk of ____ and ____. Why?
heart disease
osteoporosis
why: decrease in estrogen
andropause
symptoms men experience when their testosterone levels begin to decrease
what age does andropause typically occur
40
symptoms men experience in andropause
decreased motivation
lack of focus
low energy
muscle loss
erectile dysfunction
symptoms women experience in menopause
forgetfulness
hot flashes
nausea
heart palpitations
irregular periods
vaginal dryness
joint aches/pains
symptoms menopause and andropause share
mood swings
depression
headaches
night sweats
insomnia
weight gain
bone loss
second most common cause of death between ages 45-64
heart disease
what percent of middle age americans die from cardiovascular disease
25%
atherosclerosis
build up of plaque in the arteries
leading cause of death between ages 45-64
cancer
what percent of middle age americans die from cancer
30%
most common types of cancer in males vs females
males: prostate
females: breast
in both genders, what are the top forms of cancer
lung (2nd) and colon (3rd)
