HDF 201 1st Edition Lecture 18 Outline of Last Lecture I Integrity versus Despair II Retirement Outline of Current Lecture I Elderhood a Task b Longevity Revolution c Night Owl Pattern d Sun Downer Syndrome e Activity of Daily Living ADL Current Lecture I Elderhood a Task One of the tasks during the elderhood life stage is coping with physical changes of aging Some physical changes include Loss of senses eyesight hearing smell taste Heart doesn t work as well Sweat glands don t work as well Some ways that people cope with these physical changes include Getting enough sleep Exercising Eating healthy When a person loses their sight it affects more than just their physical capabilities if affects them socially and emotionally Losing one s eyesight can affect their These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor s lecture GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes not as a substitute relationships with others It is also a huge shock and a huge adjustment that these people have to go through when they lose their vision b Longevity Revolution People are living longer and longer as the years go on Women outlive men c Night Owl Pattern When people are awake at night and sleep or take a lot of naps during the day d Sun Downer Syndrome Around the age of 75 85 when it gets dark out older people tend to get moody especially in the winter because the sun sets early e Activity of Daily Living ADL Activities of daily living are things that you do every day and are able to do on your own They may include Getting out of bed Brushing teeth Getting dressed Making the bed Going to the bathroom As people getting older your ADL decreases and some people will need assisted living or help from nurses doing these activities
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