Life Span

Early & Middle adulthoodChapter 11 & 12

Early Adulthood

• Age– 20 – 40 (early)

• Stable

Physical Characteristics

Height & Weight

• Physical growth – Complete

Bone and Muscle development

• Peak bone mass– Age 35

• Injuries respond best to– Rest– Immobilization

Dentition

• 3rd molars• Gingivitis– Gum disease

• Dental visits– Q 6 months

• Oral care

Cardiac System

• Cardiac output– Peak 20 – 30– Then declines

• Risk factors– Alcohol– Tobacco– h cholesterol diet

Respiratory System

• Peak function– 20 - 25

• Vital Capacity– i

• Elasticity– i

• Risk factors– Smoking

• Health promotion– Exercise

GI system

• Appetite– Unchanged

• Gastric secretions– (after 30)

• Basal Metabolic Rate– i

• Bowel management

Integumentary System

• Acne– i

• Cancer– h

Nervous System

• # neurons– i

• Brain size – i

• Reaction time (20 – 30)– h

• Visual acuity (25)– i– Presbyopia

• Hearing– Best at 20– Compensate

What hearing loss typically is affected first as a person ages?

A. Low frequency tonesB. High frequency tones

Reproductive system

• Peak capacity! • Infertility

Assisting conception

• Ovulation ?• q other day• Deep penetration• No lubricants• Stay on back

Developmental milestones

Motor development

• Peak • Decline 30 – 60• Greatest strength– Back– Arms– Legs

Sexual development

• Romantic Love

Masters & JohnsonCycle of sexual response

1. Excitement2. Plateau3. Orgasm4. Resolution

The psychosocial model identifies the task for young adults as what?

A. GenerativityB. Ego integrityC. IntimacyD. IdentityE. Industry

What is the risk if a young adult does not fulfill the psychosocial task of this

stage of life?A. Role confusionB. IsolationC. InferiorityD. DespairE. Stagnation

Psychosocial development

• Intimacy– Sexual – Emotional

• Introspection• Trust

Choosing & Establishing a career

• Balance– ♂– ♀

• Sexual harassment

Est. home & Family

• Family• Marriage

Expanding social circles

• Similar life stage• Reciprocity• Compatibility• Respectability• Proximity

Developing maturity

• Control & Restraint

Cognitive development

• Objective• Wider perspective• Adult learners

Moral development

• Less absolutes• Respect others• Religion

Nutrition

• ♂– 2,700–3,000 cal/day

• ♀– 1,600-2,100 cal/day

Sleep & Rest

• 7-9 hours• Insomnia

Sleep Aids

• large meal at HS• Exercise afternoon• Routine• Relax• Bed for sex & sleep

Exercise & Leisure

• 3-5 time / week• 30 minutes

Safety

• Self & Family• Smoke detectors• CO detectors

Health promotion

Men• Testicular exam

Women• Breast exam• Pap smear

Exposure to carcinogens

• Tobacco• Alcohol• Chemicals• Viruses• Sun

Accidents

• Eye• Hearing• Work

Obesity

• 20-30% excess body weight

Stress

• management

Family Planning

• Birth control

Middle Adulthood

• 40 - 60

Growth & development NOT

Decline & regression

Height & weight

• Height– i– 1-4 inches

• Redistribution

Muscle & bone development

• Osteoporosis

Skin

• dermis– i elasticity

Developmental milestones

Sexual development

• Menopause– 45 – 55 year– Ave 51

• S&S– Irregular– Hot flashes– Palpitations– i strength– Facial hair– i vaginal secretions– Sleep disturbances /

fatigue

According to Erikson, what is the developmental task for middle adults?A. Ego integrityB. GenerativityC. IntimacyD. IdentityE. Industry

Failure to achieve Generativity results in what?

A. StagnationB. DespairC. IsolationD. Role confusionE. poverty

Est. & adjusting to new family roles

• Empty-nesters• Grandparents• Parent-child• Child-parent

Est. economic security

Maintaining Positive self image

Evaluating & redesigning career

• Retraining

Cognitive development

• Re-entry student

Moral development

• Spirituality

Nutrition

• Metabolism

Sleep & rest

Exercise & Leisure

• Remain active

Safety

• Accident prevention• OSHA