HDF 201 1st Edition Lecture 18 Outline of Last Lecture I. Integrity versus DespairII. RetirementOutline of Current Lecture I. Elderhooda. Taskb. Longevity Revolutionc. Night Owl Patternd. Sun Downer Syndromee. Activity of Daily Living (ADL)Current LectureI. Elderhooda. TaskOne 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 wellSome ways that people cope with these physical changes include:- Getting enough sleep- Exercising- Eating healthyWhen a person loses their sight, it affects more than just their physical capabilities, ifaffects 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 RevolutionPeople are living longer and longer as the years go on. Women outlive men.c. Night Owl PatternWhen people are awake at night and sleep or take a lot of naps during the day.d. Sun Downer SyndromeAround 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 bathroomAs people getting older, your ADL decreases and some people will need assisted living or help from nurses doing these
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