Unit 8
Dec 29, 2015
Physical changes due to aging include..◦ Gray hair◦ Thin, wrinkled skin◦ Increased fat deposits◦ Bone loss◦ “Shrinking” of height due to vertebral compression◦ Hearing loss◦ Vision changes
Astigmatism Nearsightedness shift Glaucoma Cataracts
Physical changes due to aging include..◦ Decreased adaptability in organs◦ Immune changes◦ Autoimmune attacks
Lupus Arthritis
Disability Morbidity
◦ Historically = pathenogenic◦ Modern = chronic disease
Reproductive Changes◦ Climacteric◦ Menopause◦ Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
IQ Scores continue to develop and increase throughout adulthood
Types of Intelligence◦ Fluid Intelligence = Abstract thought, memory,
speed of thought, etc. Declines with age
◦ Crystallized Intelligence = Accumulated learning of facts, vocabulary, etc. Increases with age
Sternberg’s Types of Intelligence◦ Analytical = problem solving◦ Creative = artistic, musical, inventive, designing◦ Practical = street smart, apply knowledge to
everyday life
Grandparenthood◦ Remote: Respectful & distant◦ Involved: Present & responsive, involved in
everyday life◦ Companionate: Maintain parental rules &
discipline patterns while engaging in mutually enjoyed activities