Late Adulthood: Physical Changes and Successful Aging

Flashcards about Physical Changes and Successful Aging in Late Adulthood

Late Adulthood

The final stage of lifespan development, typically beginning around age 60 or 65.

Primary aging

Inevitable, biological aging that takes place in all humans.

Secondary aging

Decline in physical functioning due to lifestyle behaviors.

Cultural variations in perspective on late adulthood/older people

A cultural perspective where Asian, African, and Latin cultures have favorable views on late adulthood/older people.

Young-old

A substage of late adulthood for individuals aged 60-74.

Old-old

A substage of late adulthood for individuals aged 74-84.

Oldest old

A substage of late adulthood for individuals aged 85 and up.

Functional age

Competence and performance of older adults compared to chronological age.

Reduced visual acuity

Reduced sharpness of vision.

Cataracts

Most common visual impairment in late adulthood where the lens gets thicker, causing vision to get cloudy and distorted.

Changes in Hearing

Diminished ability to hear high-pitched sounds.

Tinnitus

Hearing a ringing or buzzing sound with no external source.

Successful aging

Maintaining physical health, cognitive functioning, and continued engagement in social and productive activities.

ADLs

Activities of daily living, such as bathing, getting dressed, food preparation, eating, and paying bills.

Aerobic Exercise

Promotes respiratory health, cardiovascular function, and digestive processes.

Nutritious Diet

Enhances immune system and lowers risk for disease

Strength training

Builds muscle and bone mass, can make daily tasks/activities easier