SDS150R Chapter Notes - Chapter 17: Menopause, Retrospective Memory, Vitamin B12 Deficiency

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Social Development Studies
• Course: SDS150R
• Professor: Arshi Shaikh

Document Summary

Physical and cognitive development in late adulthood (pg 475-500) Life expectancy increases as adults get older. Life expectancy is longer for women then it is for men (ex. Old old (age 75-85)- fastest-growing segment of the population in canada. The oldest old population almost tripled during the same time frame; estimation, in year. 2051 oldest old (age 85-over) population will grow to almost 5x. Elderly over 100 years old is growing at rapid rate (estimates from 2009 600 elderly increased to 15 000 by 2030). Researchers found that some seniors that rated their health as good recover more physical and cognitive functions after a stroke then their peers who rated their health lower. Adults who already suffer with chronic disease by the age 65 illustrate rapid decrease then those who begin late adulthood without disease symptoms. Functional status: measure of an individual"s ability to perform certain roles and tasks, particularly self-help tasks and other chores of daily living.