Growth and Development - Middle & Older Adults Pt 1

Middle adult section only

middle adult

period of gradual individualized changes in both physical and psychosocial dimensions

menopause at 40-50, depletion of estrogen and progesterone, causing hot flashes, decrease in ovarian function, causing an increased risk for osteoporosis and heart disease

what is the hormonal change for women in their middle ages

andropause, loss of sexual potency

what is the hormonal change for men in their middle ages

generativity

these feelings to nurture and guide the younger people/generation

stagnation

not moving forward, stuck, not meeting the psychosocial steps or tasks, while the tasks are focused on guiding the next generation, accepting the changes, reevaluating goals/accomplishments, adjusting to the needs of older parents

employment, midlife transition, relationship with a spouse, relatiionships with adult children, relationshis with aging parents

what are the life changes of the middle years

after the age of 40, every year

health screening recommendation for physical exams

monthly breast-self exam and mammogram yearly

health screening recommendation for breast cancer

pelvic exams yearly

health screening recommendation for

generally a PSA (blood test) every year and digital rectal exam yearly after age 50

health screening recommendation for prostate exam

fecal occult blood done yearly, digital rectal exam yearly and every 3-5 years a colonoscopy

health screening recommendation for colon cancer

self eams done monthly and yearly by a dermatologist

health screening recommendation for skin cancer

yearly at dentist

health screening recommendation for oral cancer

yearly with glaucoma exam

health screening recommendation for vision

flu shots yearly, pneumonia at 65, shingles at 50

health screening recommendation for immunizations