anatomy and physiology
“ Ageing is a continuous, complex, and dynamic process that begins with birth and ends with death. And unless we die in our early years, each of us will grow old and experience the effects of the ageing process”. (Pirkl, 2009).
The ageing process and why changes have taken place in the last fifty years.
This report discusses the ageing process and why changes have taken place in the last fifty years. The ageing process is a change in an organism overtime and can be referred to as a multidimensional process of; (class notes)
Maslow’s hierarchy is outlining what a persons basic needs to function and survive in life.
Physiological changes
Ways it affects are minds
The way in which we learn- lack of confidence
Problems sleeping
Body doesn’t function the same
Things slow down
Skin becomes thinner and less elastic
Digesting is slowed down
Higher risks of infection
Security
Mobility problems
Warmth- some feel the cold more than others
How we remember things- could lead to loss of self esteem
A possible delay in how we respond - at times it takes longer to understand what is going on
Intelligence- may tend to be more cautious
Our life skills- a support network is important
Causes of stress
The loss or grief of a certain person or persons- can effect our physical state
Our social status- can feel very much alone
The changes in roles as we age- going from doing everything for other people to the compete opposite care giving- friends and close relatives are often the main caregivers
Strategies to cope with stress in a healthy way
Importance of believing in yourself- a feeling of self belief goes a long way
Coping mechanisms- finding ways to get through possible difficult times for example
Social involvement- making sure you get out and about if able, don’t cut yourself off from society
Intellectual changes
Its not the quality of overall thinking that changes it the time of which it takes to do certain tasks
It may affect the person if
The ageing process and why changes have taken place in the last fifty years.
This report discusses the ageing process and why changes have taken place in the last fifty years. The ageing process is a change in an organism overtime and can be referred to as a multidimensional process of; (class notes)
Maslow’s hierarchy is outlining what a persons basic needs to function and survive in life.
Physiological changes
Ways it affects are minds
The way in which we learn- lack of confidence
Problems sleeping
Body doesn’t function the same
Things slow down
Skin becomes thinner and less elastic
Digesting is slowed down
Higher risks of infection
Security
Mobility problems
Warmth- some feel the cold more than others
How we remember things- could lead to loss of self esteem
A possible delay in how we respond - at times it takes longer to understand what is going on
Intelligence- may tend to be more cautious
Our life skills- a support network is important
Causes of stress
The loss or grief of a certain person or persons- can effect our physical state
Our social status- can feel very much alone
The changes in roles as we age- going from doing everything for other people to the compete opposite care giving- friends and close relatives are often the main caregivers
Strategies to cope with stress in a healthy way
Importance of believing in yourself- a feeling of self belief goes a long way
Coping mechanisms- finding ways to get through possible difficult times for example
Social involvement- making sure you get out and about if able, don’t cut yourself off from society
Intellectual changes
Its not the quality of overall thinking that changes it the time of which it takes to do certain tasks
It may affect the person if