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Adulthood and Aging

Adulthood and Aging. Stages of Adulthood. Early Adulthood 20-39 Middle Adulthood 40-59 Late Adulthood 60-?. Aging. A challenge in our culture Media/advertising, Plastic Surgery, make-up, etc. Human Lifespan = approx. 110 Years. Problems—Mental Ability. Senile Dementia:

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Adulthood and Aging

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  1. Adulthood and Aging

  2. Stages of Adulthood • Early Adulthood • 20-39 • Middle Adulthood • 40-59 • Late Adulthood • 60-?

  3. Aging • A challenge in our culture • Media/advertising, Plastic Surgery, make-up, etc. • Human Lifespan = approx. 110 Years

  4. Problems—Mental Ability • Senile Dementia: • Loss of mental faculties as a result of aging • Occurs in only 23% (only 3% at 70) • Alzheimer’s Disease • The loss of chemical nerve cell transmitters and other damage to nerve transmission that result in mental deterioration. • Can disrupt speech, memory, personality and bodily control • Other: • Depression, Alcoholism, Vitamin Deficiencies, Misuse of prescription drugs

  5. Concerns • Poor health • Can they afford healthcare costs? • Social Isolation • Death of a spouse or close friends • Loss of feeling meaningful in society • Negative attitudes toward the elderly • Institutionalization

  6. Death • Thanatology—the study of death • Terminal illness • Greatest fears: • Loss of mastery over oneself • Separation from loved ones • Gnawing fear of being replaced by another • Feels: • Left alone in an unpredictable situation and frustrated because they cannot do a thing about it.

  7. Stages of Dying • Elisabeth Kubler-Ross • Terminally ill people go through a series of stages as they approach death • Denial • Anger • Bargaining • Depression • Peaceful Acceptance

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