physical development- later adulthood

Question 1

what physical characteristics occur in later adulthood

Answer 1

~ lose elasticity in face and hands
~ reaction time slows
~ muscle strength diminishes
~ hearing, taste, touch and smell weakened

Question 2

what is osteoporosis

Answer 2

osteoporosis- causes bones to be brittle even slight falls, coughing can cause breaks, creation of new bone doesn’t keep up with the loss of old bone

Question 3

what is arthritis

Answer 3

arthritis~ common condition that causes pain and swelling (inflammation) in the joints
—> restricted movement
—> difficult with body movements

Question 4

what other deterioration of health is shown in later adulthood

Answer 4

—> weaker bones~ elderly slouch so are smaller
—> wrinkles, skin spots
—> sagging
—> extremely skinny~ loss of muscles