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Chapter 11: Middle Adulthood (Physical Changes)

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Objectives
analyze physical changes that occur in middle-aged adults
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Physical Qualities and Changes
"Middle adulthood" typically refers to the time period from ages 40-65 years
Reproductive capacity declines or is lost (climacteric)
Men see a decrease in testosterone
Women experience a decrease in estrogen and progesterone
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Multiple Select
What do you think happens when testosterone production is low?
muscle mass decreases
weight gain occurs
facial features become more feminine
bones become more brittle
mood is less stable
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Changes Specific to Women
First stage of reduced fertility (perimenopause)
Final stage ends in absence of menstruation for 1 year or more (menopause)
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Multiple Choice
True or False? Estrogen protects women from heart disease until they reach menopause, when their risk increases.
true
false
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Changes in Both Men and Women
First observed sensory change- diminished hearing
Loss of visual acuity is more noticeable
The lens in the eyes loses its elasticity (presbyopia)
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Changes in Both Men and Women
loss of muscle mass and strength (sarcopenia)
fat tissue increases
bones become brittle and less dense (osteoporosis)
muscle and joint stiffness increases
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Multiple Choice
Why is osteoporosis (or the loss of bone density) a problem?
bones break much more easily
you'll lose weight
you'll lose muscle mass
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Changes in Both Men and Women
physical activity can slow or reverse negative changes
good nutrition and physical activity are important
average person will gain 10 to 20 pounds
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Open Ended
Many people accept physical decline as a natural part of aging. How do you think this view affects physical activity rates?
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Sleep
need 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night
signs of lack of sleep: loss of concentration, less productive, trouble with problem solving
too little sleep increases Alzheimer's protein in the brain
too much sleep may also increase risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease
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Exams and Checkups
wellness exams (frequency depends on health)
eye exams (about every 2-5 years depending on vision problems)
dental visits every 6 months
mammograms for women (yearly at 45)
prostate exams for men (routinely at 50)
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Chronic Illnesses
chronic illness begins to overtake accidents as leading cause of death
chronic diseases start slowly and last for years, if not a lifetime
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Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
related to lifestyle factors such as physical inactivity, diet, and weight gain/ obesity
may have a genetic link as well
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Poll
Do you have a family member with Type 2 Diabetes?
yes
no
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Open Ended
How might developing diabetes later in life affect a person's quality of life? What type of challenges might he or she face? What kind of changes might this disease require?
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Treatment of Diabetes
change in diet and eating patterns
daily medication
insulin shots
testing blood sugar multiple times a day
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Cancer
an abnormal growth and division of cells
leading cause of death in this age group
growth or tumor may be noncancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant)
most are caused by a combo of lifestyle and genetic factors
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Cancer Treatments
chemotherapy
radiation
surgical removal
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Poll
Do you have a family member who has or has had cancer?
yes
no
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Open Ended
If you know that you have a family history of specific types of cancer, what can you do to reduce your risk of developing that disease?
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Cardiovascular Disease
abnormal function of the heart or blood vessels
2nd leading cause of death in the US
caused by clogging of the arteries (atherosclerosis)
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Poll
Do you have a family member with cardiovascular disease (or heart disease)? This includes high blood pressure, heart attack, high cholesterol, etc.
yes
no
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Open Ended
What challenges do you think a person with cardiovascular disease might face because of his or her illness?
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Cardiovascular Disease Treatment
medication
change in diet
increase physical activity
surgery
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Open Ended
Men have higher mortality rates overall. Why do you think that is? (For example, why are men more likely to die from cancer?)
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