effects of ageing(unit 1) Flashcards
what are the physical effects of ageing?
hearing loss, brittle bones,stiff bones and farsighted
what is cardiovascular disease?
-disease of heart and blood vessels
-blood flow to heart, brain or body reduced
-blood clot
-build up of fatty deposits in artery- hard and narrow
what are the risks of getting cardio vascular dieaseas?
-family/ history
-diabetes
-lack of exercise
-overwieght
-smoking
-high blood pressure
what is the nervous system?
- the spinal cord from brain, a canal in backbone, 40cm long
-connects nerves around body- sending msgs to brain
what is degeneration of the nervous tissue?
-spinal cord recieves info from skin, joints and muscles
-brain recieves msgs via spinal cord
-sends out important instructions to body
- it degenerates as prsn gets older, time to make new cells and repair is slower, slow reflex and decreased sensation.
examples of degeneration of sense organs?
-sensory awareness decrease: need to add more salt/pepper on foods
-hearing and vision decrease: turn up tv
-strong glasses
What is cataracts?
-hard and cloudy: blurred vision
What is glaucoma?
- fluid pressure: blurred vision
what is osteoarthritis?
-degenerative disease
-jonts are painful e.g neck, knee, hips, hands and feet
-women 45-75y/o
(roughing and thinning of joint cartilage,
protective cushion, between end of bones, rub together and cause pain)
What is osteophytes?
-bone growths which grow on end of bones
What is osteoarthritis?
-degenerative and damage joints
What is osteoporosis?
- bones are less dense and fragile, liable to fracture
what are the effects of social change?
-retirement gives chance for grandparents to see grandkids
-involved of politics/ votes(but they dont live a long enough to be able to implement the changes so their vote may be unfair)
what are the effects of death of partner and friends?
-bereavment can result in anxiety/depression
-impact their safety and security
-isolation
why may some elderly people have positive self esteem?
-spend time w grandkids
-new hobbies
-new opportunities
-travelling
-religion, culture and beliefs
why may some elderly have negative self esteem?
-isolated no job
-losing close ppl
-feel weak and fragile
What is the issue w increase leisure time for some?
-they have more free time
-but not enough money to spend for useful things
culture, beliefs and religion in families?
-family members often have the duty to care for those who are elderly within the family
-older ppl provided homes by state
-could be in sheltered housing facilities were they are offered independence
what do sheltered housing include?
-secure, supportive environment
-heating and beds
-adapted to meet needs
-social activities
-tenants can organised own activities
what is the activity theory? Havinghurst
-older ppl adjust to ageing
-take new roles e.g charity & social clubs
-retirement= free time to do stuff
-many see retirement as a chance to try new things/make friends
-otherwise may face depression and risk of bad wellbeing so reduce illness and increase longevity and wellbeing
what is the social disengagement theory?
cunningham and henry
-older ppl naturally disengage and withdraw
-restricted interaction- not having the same capabilities as when they were young.
-due to ill health and geographical mobility
-but can maintain mentally active and enjoy company
how is disengagement theory criticized?
-little evidence to support
-many old ppl still active w friends and family
What does Bromley say?
-people can disengage but still remain active e.g the elderly having facilties isnt enough they should be shown how to use it
evaluate Bromley?
-however when this theory was created some ppl had no access to internet, phones or a car
