NCOF SUMMARIZED EXAM STUDY NOTES TO
HELP YOU PASS.
middle adult psychosocial development (Erickson)
▪ Erikson’s stage of generativity vs stagnation
• Establishing and adjusting to new family roles
• Securing economic stability
• Maintaining a positive self-image
• Evaluating or redesigning career options • Maintaining health
Middle Adult: Cognitive Development
▪ Mental ability and memory at peak performance
▪ Think in a concrete, pragmatic manner
▪ Many seek further education to fulfill personal interests
Middle adult moral development
▪ Address personal values and beliefs
▪ Spirituality becomes important to some
▪ Committed to improving the welfare of others
▪ Achieve a balance between personal needs, moral duties, and society's demands
middle adult nutrition
▪ Maintain healthy eating patterns.
▪ Limit intake of sodium, caffeine, and fats.
▪ Metabolism slows and weight is redistributed.
▪ Maintain adequate calcium intake to ensure bone mass, muscle contraction, and
blood pressure.
Middle adult sleep and rest
▪ May need less sleep than at earlier stages
▪ Sleep problems may be related to
,• Stress
• Health problems
• Lack of physical activity
Middle adult common sleep disorders
▪ Snoring
▪ Sleep apnea
▪ Insomnia
▪ Restless leg syndrome
▪ Narcolepsy
Middle adult exercise and leisure
▪ Maintain regular aerobic exercise
• Walking
• Swimming
• Bicycling
• Engaging in hobbies of interest
Middle adult safety
▪ Accident prevention ▪ Identify safety issues
Middle adult health promotion
▪ Maintain a healthy lifestyle
▪ Healthy diet and weight management
▪ Regular exercise
▪ Regular physical exams
Middle adult common health concerns
▪ High cholesterol
▪ Obesity
▪ Hypertension
▪ Cataracts
▪ Glaucoma
,▪ Fibrocystic breast disease
▪ Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Middle adult Chapter challenge
▪ Explain the term generativity and how it applies to this stage.
▪ List common signs of menopause.
▪ Explain the empty nest syndrome.
Late adulthood (65 and older)
▪ Late adulthood: 65 and older
• Young old: 65 to 74
• Old: 75 to 90
• Very old: 90 and older
▪ Fastest growing segment of population
▪ Life expectancy
▪ Life span
Aging
▪ Definitions
▪ Aging
▪ Senescence
▪ Gerontology
▪ Myths of aging
Late adult biological theories of aging
• Clockwork theory
• Free-radical theory
• Wear-and-tear theory
• Immune system failure
• Autoimmune theory
, Late adult Psychosocial theories
• Disengagement theory
• Activity theory
• Continuity-developmental theory
Natural remedies thought to delay aging
Late adult psychical characteristics
▪ Height and weight
▪ Musculoskeletal system
▪ Cardiovascular system
▪ Respiratory system
Late adult body systems
▪ Gastrointestinal system
▪ Integumentary system
▪ Sensory system
▪ Genitourinary system
▪ Endocrine system
Homeostasis
A balance or equilibrium between the internal and external environment
• Thermoregulatory changes
• Cardiac reserve changes
• Visual changes
Late adult developmental milestones
▪ Motor development
▪ Sexual development
▪ Psychosocial development
• Erikson’s stage of ego integrity
• Reminiscence
HELP YOU PASS.
middle adult psychosocial development (Erickson)
▪ Erikson’s stage of generativity vs stagnation
• Establishing and adjusting to new family roles
• Securing economic stability
• Maintaining a positive self-image
• Evaluating or redesigning career options • Maintaining health
Middle Adult: Cognitive Development
▪ Mental ability and memory at peak performance
▪ Think in a concrete, pragmatic manner
▪ Many seek further education to fulfill personal interests
Middle adult moral development
▪ Address personal values and beliefs
▪ Spirituality becomes important to some
▪ Committed to improving the welfare of others
▪ Achieve a balance between personal needs, moral duties, and society's demands
middle adult nutrition
▪ Maintain healthy eating patterns.
▪ Limit intake of sodium, caffeine, and fats.
▪ Metabolism slows and weight is redistributed.
▪ Maintain adequate calcium intake to ensure bone mass, muscle contraction, and
blood pressure.
Middle adult sleep and rest
▪ May need less sleep than at earlier stages
▪ Sleep problems may be related to
,• Stress
• Health problems
• Lack of physical activity
Middle adult common sleep disorders
▪ Snoring
▪ Sleep apnea
▪ Insomnia
▪ Restless leg syndrome
▪ Narcolepsy
Middle adult exercise and leisure
▪ Maintain regular aerobic exercise
• Walking
• Swimming
• Bicycling
• Engaging in hobbies of interest
Middle adult safety
▪ Accident prevention ▪ Identify safety issues
Middle adult health promotion
▪ Maintain a healthy lifestyle
▪ Healthy diet and weight management
▪ Regular exercise
▪ Regular physical exams
Middle adult common health concerns
▪ High cholesterol
▪ Obesity
▪ Hypertension
▪ Cataracts
▪ Glaucoma
,▪ Fibrocystic breast disease
▪ Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Middle adult Chapter challenge
▪ Explain the term generativity and how it applies to this stage.
▪ List common signs of menopause.
▪ Explain the empty nest syndrome.
Late adulthood (65 and older)
▪ Late adulthood: 65 and older
• Young old: 65 to 74
• Old: 75 to 90
• Very old: 90 and older
▪ Fastest growing segment of population
▪ Life expectancy
▪ Life span
Aging
▪ Definitions
▪ Aging
▪ Senescence
▪ Gerontology
▪ Myths of aging
Late adult biological theories of aging
• Clockwork theory
• Free-radical theory
• Wear-and-tear theory
• Immune system failure
• Autoimmune theory
, Late adult Psychosocial theories
• Disengagement theory
• Activity theory
• Continuity-developmental theory
Natural remedies thought to delay aging
Late adult psychical characteristics
▪ Height and weight
▪ Musculoskeletal system
▪ Cardiovascular system
▪ Respiratory system
Late adult body systems
▪ Gastrointestinal system
▪ Integumentary system
▪ Sensory system
▪ Genitourinary system
▪ Endocrine system
Homeostasis
A balance or equilibrium between the internal and external environment
• Thermoregulatory changes
• Cardiac reserve changes
• Visual changes
Late adult developmental milestones
▪ Motor development
▪ Sexual development
▪ Psychosocial development
• Erikson’s stage of ego integrity
• Reminiscence
