physical & cognitive middle adulthood

middle adulthood

chronologically as the age of 40 and 65, but this definition is arbitrary. There is no consensus on when midlife begins and ends.

presbyopia

they have difficulty focusing on near objects

Presbycusis

Age-related, gradual loss of hearing, which accelerates after age 55, especially with regard to sounds at higher frequencies.

Basal metabolism

is the minimum amount of energy, typically measured in calories, that your body needs to maintain vital functions while restin

 aging brain

can be described in two ways: as working more slowly and as having difficulty juggling multiple tasks.

Menopause

takes place when a woman permanently stops ovulating and menstruating and can no longer conceive a child; it is generally considered to have occurred one year after the last menstrual period. This happens on average, at about age 50 to 52, with most women experiencing it between 45 and 55

menopausal transition

Menopause is not a single event; it is a process

perimenopause

• also known as the climacteric

• a woman's production of mature ova declines, and the ovaries
  produce less estrogen.

Menopause hormone therapy (MHT)

it help address other symptoms such as joint and muscle
pains, mood swings, problems with sleep, and sexual
dysfunction.

Erectile dysfunction

defined as a persistent inability to achieve or maintain an erect enough penis for satisfactory sexual performance.

Hypertension

chronically high blood pressure) is an increasingly important concern from midlife as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and kidney disease.

FLUID INTELLIGENCE

the ability to solve novel problems on the spot

CRYSTALLIZED INTELLIGENCE

ability to recall and apply information that has been learned over one’s whole life

Specialized knowledge
(expertise)

knowledge and skills in a specific profession or
discipline.

Encapsulation

skills and knowledge are focused on a specific area.

Integrative Thought

Thought is now integrative in nature.

Taking things at face value vs.
filtering things through one’s
experiences and previous
learning.

CREATIVITY

• Is the ability to produce work that is both
  novel(unique, unexpected...) and
  appropriate(useful, important...)

Phased Retirement

Gradually decreasing work before
retirement.

Leisure

A pleasant times after work, choosing activities and
interest that is more relaxing

Bridge Employment

Switching to another company or line
of work