aim c Flashcards
cardiovascular disease
- arteries narrow due to atherosclerosis
- narrow arteries leads to high blood pressure, stroke, heart attacks
- angina caused by blocked coronary artery
degeneration of the nervous tissue
- cognitive ability typically still present until around 80
- less blood flow to brain increases risk of dementia
degeneration of the sense organs
- vision worsens, hearing worsens, taste buds deteriorate
- cataracts form
- increased risk of glaucoma
osteoarthritis
- a condition that damages the surfaces of bones, prevents joint moving smoothly
- risk increases if female, 40+, obese
- symptoms include pain, stiffness, crepitus, swelling, inability to move joint properly
reduced absorption of nutrients
require:
- protein rich foods for muscle repair
- zinc, calcium, magnesium, sodium
- vitamin d for absorbing calcium
- vitamin c for wound healing
Alzheimer’s
- slow onset
- impacts thought, memory and language
- impacts short term memory
- eventually lose ability to do everyday tasks
vascular dementia
problems with memory, language & thought
caused by problems in the blood supply to the brain (e.g. stroke)
effects of illnesses common with ageing
- additional chronic conditions worsen the risk of stress and depression
- physical aches and pains worsen (arthritis)
- mobility restrictions impact social life
-inability to take part in some hobbies reduces motivation, increases isolation
things that have a positive impact on confidence in later adulthood
- caring less about others’ opinion
- may be a homeowner
- may have reached career peak
- may have successfully raised a family
- can spend time with grandchildren
things that have a negative effect on confidence in later adulthood
- wrinkles
- fatigue
- may feel unsuccessful
- feeling like a burden/reliant on others
positive social changes in later adulthood
- retirement, more leisure time to enjoy
- more contact with friends and family
- respected as an elder
- partner still alive and active to enjoy life together
- adequate pension received
negative social changes in later adulthood
- retirement, causes isolation
- few or no friends and family in life
- no longer has important role
- partner bereavement adjustment is hard
- state pension, struggle to pay bills
financial concerns in later adulthood
living off state pension alone is difficult
rising rents/property maintenance is expensive
effects of culture, religion and beliefs in later adulthood
- in some cultures, family members take care of the elderly
- some cultures have more respect for elders
- ageism is prevalent in the UK
social disengagement theory
- theory that older people withdraw from society
- people lose social ties because they expect death
