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end of menstruation and reproductive capacity

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menopause

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gradual changes of ovarian function that start before menopause and continue for a while

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climacteric

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hormonal changes will take place associated with symptoms which decrease quality of life, and with metabolic changes increase risk of chronic diseases

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perimenopause

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average range of menopause

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early 50s

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general range of menopause

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42-58

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asian women report fewer hot flashes because

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diets high in soy-based foods rich in plant estrogen

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hormone therapy options for menopause

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1) ERT
2) HRT

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ERT

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estrogen replacement therapy

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who is ERT for

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people with hysterectomies

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HRT

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hormone replacement therapy (estrogen/progesterone)

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who is HRT for

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increase bone density

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most deadly cancer?

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lung cancer (2nd most common behind skin cancer)

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lung cancer so deadly because

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more advanced when found

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3 mutations that lead to cancer

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1) oncogenes
2) tumour suppressor genes
3) stability genes

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mutation turns cells into tumor cells

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oncogenes

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directly undergo abnormal cell duplication

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oncogenes

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estrogen + progesterone (to minimize chances of endometrial cancer)

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HRT

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more likely to develop in postmenopausal women

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osteoporosis

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these mutations fail to keep genetic alterations to a minimum

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stability genes

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these mutations fail to keep oncogenes from multiplying

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tumor suppressor genes

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primary aging that causes farsightedness

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presbyopia

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cochlear deterioration

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presbycusis

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women 7%-35% from middle to late adulthood

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more likely to develop osteoporosis bc decreased estrogen in menopause

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prevention and treatment of osteoporosis

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resistance training, weight-bearing exercise, bone-strengthening meds, calcium and vitamin d

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fluid intelligence
tools to help you learn
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crystallized intelligence
actual learning that has occurred
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basic info processing, ability to detect relationships among stimuli, capacity of working memory, speed of analyzing info
fluid intelligence
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knowledge gained through experience
crystallized intelligence
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extensive, organized, integrated knowledge base used to support superior performance
expertise
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when does expertise start to develop?
early adulthood and peaks in mid adulthood
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small amount of info that can be held and used in execution of small tasks
working memory
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when does working memory peak
early 20s and then slowly declines
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old eyes
presbyopia
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lens loses ability to adjust its size and accommodate for objects at varying distances
presbyopia
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gender more prone to visual disorders
women
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old hearing
presbycusis
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gender more prone to presbycusis
men because occupational noise, high bp, smokers
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skin changes in mid adulthood
age spots
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3 layers of skin
1) epidermis 2) permis 3) hypodermis
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intense self doubt and inner turmoil, RARE
midlife crisis
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midlife transition
time left, subtle changes, common
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honeymoon period of midlife crisis
1-11/2 years then habituates
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men who act on MC
early - mid 40s
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women who act on MC
late 40/ early 50s
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3 things abandoned in MC
1) value system 2) family 3) occupation
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satisfaction with work itself increases with
happy employees
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burnout
long term job stress leads to mental exhaustion (helping professions esp)
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career changes at midlife are seldom:
radial
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in mid adulthood, gender identity is more
androgynous
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why more androgynous
1) sex hormones down 2) benefits of being married 3) parental imperative theory - maintain traditional gender roles during active parenting years to ensure survival traits 4) life experiences - treats things about both gender and optimize both
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big 5 personality traits
OCEAN 1) openness to exp 2) conscientiousness 3) extroversion 4) agreeableness 5) neuroticism
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which big 5 traits decline with age
neuroticism, extroversion, and openness to experience
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which big 5 increase with age
agreeableness (with kids) and conscientiousness (peaks at midlife)
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marital satisfaction __________ because more money and more time
increases
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person in family who keeps family connected
kinkeeper
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why is contact with kids out of house important for parents
psychological well-being
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sandwich generation
middle-aged adults care for generations above and below them at the same time
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daughters in sandwich generation
1) nurturing - more obligated 2) women live longer - same-sex experience 3) more flexible time
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sons in sandwich generation
1) managing finances 2) home repairs/upkeep
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toxic ingredient of type A behavior patterns
hostility
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impact of hostility on overall health
higher BP, athersclerosis, strokes. CV issues like artery plaque buildup, heart disease, CV arousal
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3 ways creativity changes with age
1) young - creativity is spontaneous and emotion-directed 2) shift from making unusual products to channeling their vast knowledge into unique ways of thinking. less on making something new and more on creating something reflective of life experience 3) as creators age, they move from egocentric self-expression to outward focused goals. older creators have an increased desire to make life better because they no longer have mindset that life is eternal
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erikson’s psychological conflict of midlife
generativity vs. stagnation
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generativity
reaching out to others to help and guide up-and-coming generation
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expanding circle of influence beyond themselves and their partner, devoting more time to family and community. personal goals aligned with needs of larger society
generativity
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occurs when adults are self-absorbed and disinterested in next generation.
stagnation
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common gratifications of grand parenthood
1) valued older adults 2) immortality through descendants 3) reinvolvement with personal past 4) indulgence
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change in sibling relationships to middle adulthood
contact and support decline (busyness and proximity) but feel drawn closer together through major life experiences. responsible for maintaining ties throughout changes
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rewards lost with retirement
income and work status
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what to plan for with retirement
identify goals for future and plan financially
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sense of purpose is compromised
individual fails to plan for retirement
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those who plan how they want to spend their time and remain active in retirement are :
happier, higher self-esteem, greater psychological and social health

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