u7 pt. 2 Flashcards
Most common medical concerns in let adulthood
– arthritis and rheumatism
– cancer
– dental problems
– diabetes
– hearing and seeing issues
– heart disease
– hypertension
– stroke
– orthopedic issues
external ageing: changes in body shape
Starting in YA, gets more noticeable in MA
Changes in shape=changes in height, lean muscle, and body fat
Height may lessen as bone density decreases (1-2 in.)
external ageing: Age related changes in muscles bones and joints
Muscle- sarcopenia, loss of muscle tissue
Bones- loss of bone mineral content (bone density)
Joints- loss of arterial cartilage (wear and tear)
internal ageing: the nervous system
the brain decreases in size and weight
internal ageing: the respiratory system
decrease in breathing capacity, residual lung capacity, and basic oxygen consumption
internal ageing: the gastrointestinal system
less efficient, produces less digestive juices and less peristalsis
internal ageing: the musculoskeletal system
progressive decrease in stature, particularly among woman
internal ageing: the immune system
less responsive and efficient with age
coronary artery disease
hardening of arteries
atherosclerosis
plaque buildup leading to arrhythmia, angina, and myocardial infarction
ageing decelerators
physical activity, healthy diet, restful sleep
ageing accelerators
stress, smoking, obesity, alcohol abuse (early onset, later onset)
macro-stressors
major life events that cause stress
micro-stressors
daily hassles/minor life events that cause stress
stress reactivity
people who react to stressful events emotionally and intensely, less effective coping strats
