late adulthood
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Late Adulthood . What is Late Adulthood. About 65+ Physical Changes: Wrinkles Skin folds Senses less sharp Health Problems Energy Low Why???. Why does the body Age?. Programmed Theories: Age is a result of genetics. Biological clock Hereditary Cellular Damage Theories: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
LATE ADULTHOOD
WHAT IS LATE ADULTHOOD• About 65+• Physical Changes:•Wrinkles• Skin folds• Senses less sharp•Health Problems • Energy Low
•Why???
WHY DOES THE BODY AGE?
• Programmed Theories:• Age is a result of genetics. • Biological clock• Hereditary
• Cellular Damage Theories:• Cell Malfunction because of damage• From internal body changes• External trauma• Maybe Free Radicals – unstable molecules • Cross Linking – proteins in cells bind together to
toughen tissue = breakdown
WHAT ARE OTHER NON-PHYSICAL CHANGES
• Cognitive Changes:•Dementia – loss of cognitive functions•Memory decline
• Social Changes:• Retirement•Grandparents • Living independently or not?
SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!• Success:• Ego Integrity – the belief that life is meaningful and worthwhile even while your physical abilities deteriorate.• Life Satisfaction•Deciding what is important• Finding a new challenge.
DEATH• Stages: Formed by Kuber-Ross• 1. Denial• 2. Anger• 3. Bargaining• 4. Depression• 5. Acceptance
• Dying with dignity:• Feel cared for and supported • Relief from pain• Situation at home ready – financially and legally
DEATH
• The end of life:•Hospice a possibility?• Euthanasia?• Living Will?
• Funeral – acknowledgement that someone has died and a chance to say goodbye and gain closure. • Bereaved – the people who are in mourning