HD 101 Study Guide - Final Guide: Allostatic Load, Late-Onset Hypogonadism, Muscle Atrophy
15 Jan 2017
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Senescence: physical decline of strength and efficiency in adulthood. Infertility is most common in nations where medical care is scarce. 12% of couples are infertile due to postponing. Menopause: cessation of menstrual periods and production of estrogen. 40% of adults are on at least one prescription. Adults who drink in moderation live longer than abstainers. Cultural influences are more important in obesity rates than genes. Affected by aging neurons, cultural pressures, historical conditions, and past education. Best effort (cid:449)a(cid:374)es (cid:449)he(cid:374) older adults are(cid:374)"t (cid:373)oti(cid:448)ated. Culture and context guide us in selecting areas of expertise. Occurs when people have satisfied their needs at one level and move on. Contributors are genes, parental practices, culture, and adult circumstances. Adults meet their need for social connection though relationships (with everyone) Relationships between parents and their adult children are more likely to deteriorate if they live together.
