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Late Adulthood

Late Adulthood . What is Late Adulthood. About 65+ Physical Changes: Wrinkles Skin folds Senses less sharp Health Problems Energy Low Why???. Why does the body Age?. Programmed Theories: Age is a result of genetics. Biological clock Hereditary Cellular Damage Theories:

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Late Adulthood

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  1. Late Adulthood

  2. What is Late Adulthood • About 65+ • Physical Changes: • Wrinkles • Skin folds • Senses less sharp • Health Problems • Energy Low • Why???

  3. Why does the body Age? • Programmed Theories: • Age is a result of genetics. • Biological clock • Hereditary • Cellular Damage Theories: • Cell Malfunction because of damage • From internal body changes • External trauma • Maybe Free Radicals – unstable molecules • Cross Linking – proteins in cells bind together to toughen tissue = breakdown

  4. What are other non-physical changes • Cognitive Changes: • Dementia – loss of cognitive functions • Memory decline • Social Changes: • Retirement • Grandparents • Living independently or not?

  5. Success!!!!!!!!!! • Success: • Ego Integrity – the belief that life is meaningful and worthwhile even while your physical abilities deteriorate. • Life Satisfaction • Deciding what is important • Finding a new challenge.

  6. Death • Stages: Formed by Kuber-Ross • 1. Denial • 2. Anger • 3. Bargaining • 4. Depression • 5. Acceptance • Dying with dignity: • Feel cared for and supported • Relief from pain • Situation at home ready – financially and legally

  7. Death • The end of life: • Hospice a possibility? • Euthanasia? • Living Will? • Funeral – acknowledgement that someone has died and a chance to say goodbye and gain closure. • Bereaved – the people who are in mourning

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