As individual’s age there are many physical and psychological changes that may occur because a person is getting older and their body is changing by the body changing it can have an effect on the individual’s self-esteem and self-confidence. By not having self-esteem and self-confidence it can have negative effects on an individual’s well being. Throughout task 5 I am going to explain the physical and psychological changes an individual goes through as a result of ageing and the ageing effects on the individual’s self-esteem and self-confidence. There are many physical changes that may occur such as an individual’s reproductive system, during ageing males and female’s reproductive system are different. For a female they will go through menopause while a male's repoductive system occurs more gradually and over a longer period of time.
As a result our diet, habits and social and psychological factor remain some how quite unique as result of ageing. Changes that occur with aging fall into three categories: physical, psychological, and social. As changes begin to happen in one area of a person’s life, most likely the other two will be affected as well. There is a wide variation among individuals in the rate of aging and, within the same person, different organ systems age at different rates. However, we all experience common changes to some
Menopause typically happens progressively. Periods tend to become irregular and more infrequent till it stops completely. Depending on the woman symptoms may be different; some of these symptoms can begin six years before her final menstrual period or continue on for several more years. Menopause occurs to women aged 51 but women also aged in their 30s or 40s may experience it. It’s known as post menopause.
The female reproductive system undergoes some changes called menopause in which the levels of female hormone start to decline. (Sigelman & Rider, 2012) The reason I am optimistic about this part of aging is that woman are now living longer, and able to experience a longer postmenopausal life. Many people also see menopausal women as irritable and depressed. One study even showed that women entering menopause did experience some physical symptoms, and mild depression. However, only about 10% said they became severely depressed about the menopause.
D2- Evaluate the influence of two major theories of ageing on health and social care provision. I will talk about this particular topic using the 2 examples I have chosen in regards to theories of ageing influencing provisions, those are social disengagement theory and activity theory. Many of the elderly take very different approaches to ageing and some fit into categories of ageing theories such as the activity or disengagement theory. If they fit into these categories then they may deal with ageing in very different ways, they may wish to stay active or even disengaged due to depression or even due to the realisation of their own mortality as they get older. Depending on which theory the elderly may fit into, I can say for certain that they take very different approaches in terms of their thoughts and views on the ageing process.
As dementia progresses, the person may develop behavior problems which may seem out of character. These behaviors may include repetitive questioning, pacing, restlessness or agitation. A person with dementia, especially in the later stages, may also show signs of physical symptoms such as muscle weakness or weight loss. Changes in sleep pattern and appetite are also common. 2 - The brain, along with the spinal cord, makes up the central nervous system, and it is this that controls all of our body’s functions.
CU4365 UNDERSTAND THE FACTORS AFFECTING OLDER PEOPLE 1.1 DESCRIBE CHANGES THAT MAY COME WITH AGEING. Some of the body changes are as listed below: What happens | Why | Mental function:Difficulty remembering or coming up with the right wordDifficulty concentratingDifficulty learning new material | The nerve cells in the brain release different amounts of some chemical messengers (which send impulses from cell to cell), and the number of receptors on nerve cells may decrease. Thus, the brain does not send or process impulse as well or as quickly. | Physical activity:Unsteadiness or loss of balance. | Structures in the inner ear that help with balance stiffen and deteriorate slightly.The part of the brain that controls balance (cerebellum)
The NIDA also reported, “Age-related changes may influence the way in which their bodies metabolize and respond to prescription drugs. Older adults are more likely to have undiagnosed psychiatric and medical illness. They also are more likely to be taking several medications in complex drug regimens, increasing the risk of drug interactions or errors in dosing. Any of these circumstances may contribute to development of unwanted dependence or even addiction to prescribed medications” (Volkow,
Many people tend to lose weight when their disease is active. Some people also experience periods of hair loss, either in patches or spread evenly over the head. Usually the hair loss is not permanent. A person eventually develop swollen glands during a flare as well. If you have lupus it is normal to feel sad and down sometimes.
Bones become weaker and susceptible to fracture as people age and, consequently, it’s one of the main reasons why seniors are more prone to falling accidents. These changes affect the female population more than males; oestrogen helps in controlling the bone forming and resorption processes in the body so, when oestrogen levels fall during the menopausal stage, women become more prone to developing weaker bones. Other than that, the ageing process also causes ligaments to lose their elasticity, which can cause joint stiffness and lead to lower flexibility. To counterbalance these changes, you need to incorporate exercise into your daily schedule. Working out can help you maintain a wide range of motion and maintain good balance, flexibility and coordination, which means you can stay away from injuries even as you grow older.