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Which age group has the highest prevalence of substance use and alcohol use disorder?
Which age group has the highest prevalence of substance use and alcohol use disorder?
What biological changes occur as people age?
What biological changes occur as people age?
At what age do adults typically peak biologically?
At what age do adults typically peak biologically?
Which of the following is true regarding cognitive changes in late-life adults?
Which of the following is true regarding cognitive changes in late-life adults?
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What characterizes delirium?
What characterizes delirium?
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What is the chronological definition of adulthood?
What is the chronological definition of adulthood?
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Which statement best describes coping mechanisms?
Which statement best describes coping mechanisms?
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What does the term 'countermovement' refer to?
What does the term 'countermovement' refer to?
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Study Notes
Substance Use and Alcohol Use Disorder
- Highest prevalence in 18-25 year olds.
Aging and Health
- Impact on Health: Aging increases chronic conditions (heart disease, diabetes, arthritis) and causes physical changes (weaker muscles, reduced bone density, sensory decline).
- Healthy Lifestyle Impact: Healthy choices (exercise, nutrition, screenings) can delay or mitigate these effects, improving quality of life.
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Impact on Body Systems:
- Brain: shrinkage, slower responses
- Heart: reduced output, stiffening vessels
- Lungs: decreased capacity, weaker muscles
- Bones: loss of density (osteoporosis)
- Muscles: loss of mass and strength
- Skin: thinner, drier
- Senses: vision and hearing decline
- Sexual function: decreased
- Mitigating Effects: Lifestyle choices and interventions can lessen these impacts.
Alzheimer's Disease
- Common type of dementia.
- Irreversible, progressive brain disorder.
- Destroys memory, thinking skills, and daily tasks.
Adult Biological Peak
- Occurs in the 20s and 30s.
Adulthood (Chronological Definition)
- A developmental stage lasting from 18 to 25 in industrialized societies.
Cognitive Changes in Late-Life Adults
- Adapt to physical and medical challenges of aging.
- Focus on meaningful activities and use adaptive coping mechanisms
- Resilience, adaptability are common
- Maintain quality of life through genetics, healthy habits, compensatory strategies.
Coping Mechanisms
- Strategies for managing life's demands.
Countermovement
- Social movement opposing a successful movement.
Delirium
- Impairment of consciousness with sudden onset (hours to days).
- Fluctuating course with potential for improvement with treatment.
- High prevalence among hospitalized elderly.
- Medications are a common cause.
Dementia
- Deterioration of memory and cognitive abilities over time.
- Not a normal part of aging but prevalence increases with age.
Differentiation
- Development of unique patterns and traits in humans.
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Description
This quiz explores critical aspects of aging, chronic health issues, and the prevalence of substance use disorders among young adults. It highlights the impact of aging on various body systems and emphasizes the role of healthy lifestyle choices in mitigating these effects. Questions also cover Alzheimer's disease and its progressive nature.
