Textbook page 277….answer questions 1-4…graded assignment.

The Adult Years

Young Adult: 20-40years

Discussion

You are about to enter young adulthood. What do you think is going to be the best part of these developmental years?

Share with your table partner.

Essential Question

How does adult development differ from childhood development?

Young Adult

Complete education Start a career Raise a family

Physical Development

Physical growth stops Bones have matured

Still need calcium and weight-bearing exercise Regular exercise necessary (flexibility, strength, agility)

Peak muscle strength Vision may decline

Especially depth perception

Hearing loss may begin

Cognitive-Intellectual Development

Gains an abundance of knowledge Formal education/on-the-job training

Critical thinking is refined More life experience and practice

Intellectually curios

Psycho-Emotional Development

Early years: increasing independence Self assured/self aware Coping skills increased Establishing lifelong relationships

Genuine concern for the wellbeing of another person

Social Development

• Establish careers, marriages, families, homes

• Establishing their values

• Friendships based on commonalities rather than age

• Seek to contribute to society

Healthcare / Aspects of Care

• Exercise to prevent bone loss

• Balanced diet

• Social contact

• Stress management• Juggling many aspects of life

• Regular health/dental care• Blood pressure, cholesterol, pap smears,

breast exams, testicular exams

Discussion

Many moms work outside the home. How do you think this affects their relationship with their children? Do you think children benefit more from having a stay at home mom or a working mom?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pym5t3-hIoM

Homework

Ask a parent AND a grandparent

What has best the best part of your adult years?

What has been the worst part of your adult years?

What piece of advise would you offer to someone about to enter their adult years?

The Middle-Aged Adult

40-65 years

Middle-Aged Adult

Typically active and productive Begin to notice signs of aging

Physical Development Female bone loss begins at 35yrs Male bone loss begins at 65yrs

Diet and exercise important Muscle strength, endurance, and stamina

decline Weight gain Female- Menopause around 45-50yrs.

End of menstration A process over numerous years

Hair grays and thins, wrinkles Chronic health problems

Hypertension, heart disease, diabetes

Cognitive-Intellectual Development Brain decreases in size @ age 50

Information processing slows Still can learn new information, multitask, and

remember old information

Psycho-Emotional Development Proud and accomplished Increased sense of loss

Death of friends and family “Empty nest” syndrome video1 video2

Marriages may disintegrate as family changes Careers may weaken Elderly parents may become increasingly

dependent Reflect on their own mortality Mid-life crisis video

Social Development Many things affect the ability of the adult to be

social and participate in social activities Career Growing children Aging parents

Need creative social outlets

Healthcare / Aspects of Care

Weight-bearing and aerobic exercise Balanced nutritional diet Adequate rest Social contact very important Stress management techniques Regular health and dental check-ups

Checks for : weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose

Mammograms and prostate exams

The Mature Adult Years

65 years and older

RetirementHas advantages and

disadvantages

Physical Development Body systems age Geriatrics ~ field of medicine concerned with

aging problems Growing field!

Aging Integumentary System

Thinning and wrinkling skin Graying and thinning hair Brittle nails Slowed healing

Aging Nervous System

Slowed reaction time and thought processing Decreased blood flow to brain Short attention span / difficult to multitask Impaired fine motor skills Memory loss Impaired vision and hearing

Aging Musculoskeletal System

Osteoporosis ~ decreased bone density Increase incidence of fracture

Osteoartritis ~ joint disease Muscle atrophy

Muscles shrink in size

Aging Cardiovascular System

Decreased cardiac output (amount of blood the heart pumps in one minute)

Arteriosclerosis ~ thickening of the arteries Heart has to work harder

Orthostatic Hypotension ~ drop in blood pressure when standing or sitting up abruptly

Increase risk of heart disease

Aging Respiratory System

Loss of elasticity of lungs Ribs become more rigid Increase shortness of breath

Aging Immune System

General decline Susceptible to infectious and autoimmune

diseases Cancer Rheumatoid arthritis

Aging Digestive System

Constipation Decreased exercise / poor diet

Fecal incontinence Decreased muscle tone

Aging Urinary System

Changes in kidney function Loss of voluntary control of urination

Aging Endocrine System

Decreased thyroid function Loss of estrogen production Changes in levels of hormones that affect

blood pressure and response to stress.

Cognitive-Intellectual Development

Takes longer to process information but can still learn

Long-term memory is more intact than short-term memory

Vast knowledge Great teachers!

Psycho-Emotional Development

Facing future death, loss of loved ones, loss of career

Individuals who have developed interest outside of their careers may make a smoother transition to retirement

Possible increased dependence on others

Social Development

Increased spirituality Many still live independently Many volunteer Seek relationships with family

Grandchildren often a great source of pleasure

Healthcare / Aspects of Aging Exercise, balanced diet, naps

Special diets (low sodium, low sugar, ETC) Sleep for less hours through the night

Social contact needed Health/dental care “USE IT OR LOSE IT” an active body & brain

prevents loss of function video

Discuss with a partner….

What stage are your parents/caregivers in? (young adult, middle-aged, mature)

Are they suffering from any of the problems associated with aging? Explain

What stage are your grandparents in? (young adult, middle-aged, mature)

Are they suffering from any of the problems associated with aging? Explain