P4 Explain the two theories of ageing
P5 Explain the physical and psychological changes which may be associated with ageing
M2 Discuss two major theories in ageing in relation to the development of the individual
M3 Discuss the effects on self-esteem and self-confidence, of the physical changes associated with ageing
D2 Evaluate the influence of the two major theories of ageing on health and social care provisions.
P4.
Disengagement Theory
This theory is based on the fact as we enter into the elderly stage of life; relationships begin to fall off as a result of diverse situations. Examples of diverse situations could be:- * Loss of a spouse, friend or relative and maybe a reduce number …show more content…
However, as a women grows older they go through the menopause which is when the female hormone oestrogen which ends the woman from menstruating also the production of eggs that come from the ovaries (this means that woman are no longer able to have children) During the menopause, there are some symptoms and some changes in physical appearance such as:- * The skin becomes thinner * The lack of oestrogen can affect a woman’s bladder and may find that you need to urinate more than before. * A slight risk increase in getting a stroke or heart disease after the menopause is over. * With the oestrogen levels going down, can be more undesirable changes such as cholesterol to high or the fat levels in the blood being high too, which has underlying effects with your heart.
Men can also go through a slight menopause which is usually cause by the hormones not being produced or being slowly produced. However, even though sperm does not continue to produce as much as it used during the men’s younger days – they are still able to father children. http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/menopause.htm#ixzz2QdWT2Se8
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