SOWK 304 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Cholesterol, Life Review, Representational State Transfer
5 Jul 2018
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SOWK 304 1/30/18 Chapter 3
Normal Aging Process
We age from the minute we are born. Part of the human condition is that we all grow older
Theories of aging
Biological Theory: we age at every minute. Our cells use energy to keep our organs functioning,
and eventually the cells ware down. There is a gradual decline in our physical functioning as
chronical age increases
Rate of living: our bodies use energy to support our cells. After lengths of times our cells
deteriorate and they are not as productive as they used to be
Evolutionary Theory: how the action of our genes cases aging. Your DNA has something to do
with your aging process and how you long you ultimately live
oAdaptive Theory: aging as an adaptive process. Somewhat of a negative association.
Survival of the fittest
Scientist have an interest in how we age. Can we slow it down?
Just walking dog 10-15 minutes of day can prolong your life. Healthy lifestyle, good sleep, etc.
No specified common time table for human aging
Changes in Vision
Decreased peripheral vision
Decreased night vision
Decreased capacity to distinguish color
Reduced lubrication resulting in dry, itchy eyes
Supporting Changes in Vision
Approach people directly not from side
Proper lighting
Assist with choosing clothes
Use of natural tear products
Changes in Hearing
Sensitivity to loud noises
Difficulty locating sound
Supporting Changes to Hearing
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Reduce extra noise
Place yourself so the person can see you and fairly close
Make sure you have the person’s attention
Arrange for hearing assessment
Changes in Smell and Taste
Decreased taste buds and secretions
Decreased sensitivity to smell
Supporting Changes in Smell and Taste
May enjoy smaller attractive meals
At risk of eating spoiled food
Encourage use of spices while cooking to enhance flavor
Changes in skin
Decrease in moisture and elasticity
More fragile
Decrease in subcutaneous fat
Decrease in sweat glands
Tactile sensation decreases
May bruise more easily
Supporting Changes in skin
Use moisturizers
Pat gently when helping to dry
Bottom of feet may be sore, proper footwear
May feel cooler than others but be more at risk of heat stroke
Sunscreen, hats, long sleeves
Careful with such things as hot water bottles
Changes in Metabolic System
Decrease in ability to adapt to stress
Decrease metabolic rate
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Document Summary
We age from the minute we are born. Part of the human condition is that we all grow older. Our cells use energy to keep our organs functioning, and eventually the cells ware down. There is a gradual decline in our physical functioning as chronical age increases. Rate of living: our bodies use energy to support our cells. After lengths of times our cells deteriorate and they are not as productive as they used to be. Evolutionary theory: how the action of our genes cases aging. Your dna has something to do with your aging process and how you long you ultimately live: adaptive theory: aging as an adaptive process. Scientist have an interest in how we age. Just walking dog 10-15 minutes of day can prolong your life. No specified common time table for human aging. Place yourself so the person can see you and fairly close. Make sure you have the person"s attention.
