A 22yo. client complains of low back pain on their right side. They describe the pain as a dull ache while standing or sitting that worsens while laying and can become a shooting pain upon standing from a seated or laying position. The pain can be felt on their left side while bending, twisting, or walking. Client states that this began happening 4 months ago and has been getting progressively worse. They state that they have had no prior issues and have never had an injury or surgery that could cause the problem.…
How the range of early years setting reflects the scope and purpose of the sector.…
M2 Discuss two major theories of ageing in relation to the development of an individual…
In this assignment I will be discussing the physical and psychological changes that are associated with ageing.…
Review the Aging and Changes in Physical Appearance simulation. Discuss the social and physical aspects of late adulthood. What physical and cognitive changes are involved? How might retirement relate to the activity theory of aging discussed on p. 326 of Psychology and Your Life?…
Tabbarah, M., Crimmins, E. M., & Seeman, T. E. (2002). The relationship between cognitive and physical performance: MacArthur studies of successful aging. Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, 57A, no 4, M228-M235. Retrieved from http://biomedgerontology.oxfordjournals.org.libproxy.usc.edu/content/57/4/M228.full.pdf…
1. What would you do if you discovered your teenager was using drugs or alcohol?…
M2 Discuss two major theories in ageing in relation to the development of the individual…
Five strategies for age-proofing include: challenging one’s mind, staying active, eating wisely, maintaining a healthy weight, and not smoking. In attempts of avoiding Alzheimer’s and dementia one who continues to remain mentally active through puzzles, learning a language, or writing can lessen their risk and protect themselves against mental aging factors. The negatives of not maintaining mental active consist of losing sense of situations, and forgetfulness due to not challenging one’s brain. While staying physically active can keep one’s physical well-being intact as exercise can strengthen one’s body through aerobic and intensive exercise and this helps people avoid loss of functionality with aging, then the decision to eat healthy provides…
Linda said she experienced the most physical changes throughout middle adulthood. She noticed her skin lost elasticity, increase amount of wrinkles in the face, and age spots began to appear on the face. Hair became brittle and if it wasn’t for coloring her hair she would be completely grey. Her skin has lost her youth and in her words “everything sags”. She also has noticed she bruises more easily than when she was younger.…
Mother and toddler groups- a place were the toddler can socialise with other children their age, whilst the mother or father can stay and learn more ways to look after and help with the childs development.…
Late Adulthood is a time in people’s lives when they come to terms with their lives and reevaluate what they have done or accomplished in the lieu of what they still would like to accomplish for the remainder of their lives. During this stage of life adults around the ages of 65 begin to experience a variety of changes in their physical appearance and a decline in their health. The process of aging in an individual occurs at different speeds and during this stage older adults are being treated as second-class citizens especially by younger adults. The skin begins to wrinkle at an accelerated rate, the senses lose their acuity, and the voice becomes less powerful. Other physical changes occur like the loss of teeth, bones become brittle, joints become stiff, and the graying of hair.…
Not only is the country’s population growing, it is aging as well. Older adults are the fastest growing population on the charts right now. There is no point and time when a person overnight just becomes “old.” Obviously everyone knows we simply just age; it comes with getting older. This thing called “aging” happens to everyone at a different rate. As we age we all tend to slow down but that doesn’t mean our ability to function is fully compromised.…
The cyclic process of aging is impacted by our health and physical fitness. Each state of adulthood has its advantages and disadvantages concerning health and physical fitness. This paper covers each stage and the importance of mental and physical health and awareness. Public policy on aging is varied but generally is supportive and provides programs to assist aging adults health and welfare. Adult development varies in different cultures, and is impacted in several areas.…
Aging had traditionally been described as the patterns of life changes that occur in members of all species as they grow older. Different aging group will have huge different achievement including health, psychical change, intelligence, adaptability and so on. In my mind, when i reach my 40s, i feel psychical change is very important for me. Why? In life, nothing is certain and nothing is perfect. Just rise above the challenge.When i reach of 40s, if i am not very successful, i will be extremely disappointment,so my psychical health play important role at this point of my life. I need to tell myself "Whatever your aim in life always take steps to avoid and be prepared for the exact opposite, but never lose site of your initial and hopefully decent intentions." When i reach of 50s, i feel health is important for…