Old Adulthood Changes

Natural ageing rapidly kicks in after round the age of 40-45, each year as we age, collagen in the dermis is produced one percent less than normal. This causes the skin to be more breakable resulting in wrinkles and sagging due to the fibers being thicker, looser and clumped and losing their elasticity. The dead skin cells start to join together as shedding goes down by 28% , fat cells start to decrease in a result of moister not being transported correctly between the layers. Females also have less estrogen due to menopause, all of these result in dry, sagging and transparent skin. Even though these are intrinsic changes they result in being visible changes that we can see (Carrillo, A, 2013). Hair loss and thinning of the lips are also visible changes to natural ageing, some woman even start to develop hair growth on the areas of the body that is unusual to have natural hair growth, for example on the face or neck area this is also due to lack of oestrogen.

Aging is attained by a convoluted series of degenerative biochemical mechanism overtime, swayed by both internal features (cellular metabolism, genetics, hormone and metabolic processes) and external features (sun exposure, pollution, radiation, chemicals, contaminants, inactive lifestyle). These combined aspects would naturally result in progressive structural and physiological deviations or impairment the skin aesthetics. Skin is the largest organ and therefore skin health is a reflection of our internal health and overall happiness. Although ageing is a natural procedure, premature ageing can be stopped and the effects of aging can be curtailed. Aging is a natural phase of life and we should embrace it. However,

Symptoms can emerge as the female body adjusts to the decrease in estrogen levels as a result of natural or surgical menopause. Conversely, some women may experience no symptoms where others may experience one or all. Inadequate estrogen levels can also contribute to changes in the vaginal and urinary tracts, which can cause painful intercourse and urinary infections. Symptoms may last for several months or years and have been reported to vary greatly in onset and severity. Fleeting hot flashes, night sweats, and fatigue are the most frequently communicated symptoms. Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by decrease in bone mass and density, causes the bones to become fragile and is a long-term condition associated with menopause.

Youth and good looks are highly coveted in American society. Because we are such a visual society, looks are seemingly of chief importance, even over intelligence or abilities. We, as Americans, have conceptualized what the ideal of "beautiful," is, which can change over time. One's physical appearance determines how we are treated, even before American society deems us "old." If we are underappreciated or disrespected due to our physical appearance, it may cause low self esteem, even in the most confident people. As one ages, graying hair, wrinkles, and sagging skin can continue to lower one's self-esteem, because we look "old" by American perspectives. Therefore, we look for ways to enhance our physical "beauty." Agesim is ultimately the

With passage of time and sun exposure, once beautiful flawless and lustful female cleavage slowly shows its age, loses its glow, smoothness and lustful appearance. It is slowly replaced by crinkly skin which is coarse, rough and unpleasant to touch. Visible appearance of lines, wrinkles, discolorations, spots and mark, solar elastosis, actinic keratosis even skin cancer replace what was once a showpiece, the center of attention.

As we get older we go through physical changes such as our voice, our mobility, our vision, our hearing, and our balance which are just a few physical changes that occur. But one change that many of us, especially women, dread about as we age is our appearance. As we get older our skin loses cells, collagen, fat and the elastin fibers that make our skin texture smooth and supple, thus creating visible changes such as wrinkles, crow’s feet around the eyes, dark circles, sagging skin, hallowing of the cheeks, frown lines, and the drooping angle of our mouths. Our appearance, especially the way our face looks like, is something every woman, young and old, stresses about. Women, and men too, want to stay and look young forever. In western culture and around the world beauty is defined by the media and its various platforms. When we see in the media older celebrities such as Halle Barry, Catherine Zeta Jones, Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie and various other beautiful celebrities we are conditioned to think that this is what aging looks like and what we should be striving for. There is a social pressure that is created because of this. As we age, our appearance is

Both used qualitative open-ended questions to survey or interview participants about their ideas about interventions or products to be used to slow down or stop the natural aging process. One of the articles also used quantitative measures in an online survey to ask about the purchasing of anti-aging products, self-esteem and the importance of appearance. Both articles considered sociocultural pressures in the media to conform to the normative gender scripts that are being prescribed to women in their mid-life to senior years.

The similarities my post and classmates share are financial security. The difference is that I focused on living facilities for the elderly. The overarching common need I see is assistance, transportation, and nutritious meals. A common health issue for elders I noticed is cardiovascular disease. Yes, after reading different discussion boards I am able to see the similarities to what I read in the book. For example, I read how finance issues cause problems and how insurance programs like Medicare and Medicaid come into play.

Medicine in the 21st century is growing rapidly. This growth has been due mainly to the appearance of new technologies. Aesthetic Medicine has not been left behind and, on the contrary, innovation in equipment provides effective treatments that make it accessible to a large part of the community today. On the other hand, the Medical Community has understood the importance of Aesthetics as part of the integral health of people. That is why Anti-Aging Medicine has incorporated Aesthetics as a basic tool of their medical practice.

During menopause many of the discomforts and symptoms can be relieved by following some natural home remedies for menopause.

Women are not the only ones who experience such changes. Men are also subject to changes. The male hormone testosterone tends decline as men age. Symptomatic of midlife changes for men include “more fatigue, increased abdominal body fat, decreased muscle mass, osteoporosis, metabolic problems, cognitive decline, loss of libido, and erectile dysfunction” (Crandell et al., 485).

On November 27, 2016, I had the opportunity to observe the physical, cognitive, and socioemotional developments of a fellow male coworker, named Jason, who is a forty-five-year-old middle adult. Jason has been married for twenty-three years and he currently has two children, one male and one female who are both in middle school. The interview was conducted in the main office at our workplace, which provided the most privacy and an appropriate environment to conduct a fifty minute interview session. Prior to the beginning of the interview, I composed a list of two additional questions that were not on the provided interview list to ask my forty-five-year-old middle adult subject. These two additional questions pertained to visible signs of physical changes during middle adulthood, and the speed of processing information and memory as a middle adult. For many middle adults,

Today’s market is in full speed to come up with the best product in promoting the slowing of the biological clock. Money is the number one motivator of those selling the idea of slowing down the biological clock. As individual ages he or she is trying to find ways improve his or her appearance, and in some way is looking for the fountain of youth. The desire to slow down the aging process can differ for each person. People can turn to plastic surgery, or a new facial product, the bottom line is that there is a need and a want for this market. The desire of many aging people to read a book on how to slow down the biological clock, try a new product that promises a younger appearance, or to buy a pair of glasses to improve their eyesight, are some of the motivations that sellers are looking for. Many options are available in today’s market for the aging population, but before going out and spending money a clear understanding of what the consequences may arise in using what is available in today’s

At the age of thirty, I am still trying to find my place in the world. I have moved in and out of my parents’ home several times, and each time I have learned important lessons about life. Gaining independence is often a long and difficult struggle.

Nowadays, people, especially women, concern their outer beauty such as appearance more than inner beauty. The image of women in the media is about having a slim and well-shaped body, and a bright skin tone, but how many women think that they are perfect in the reality? The social standard of women’s image is affected by the media because it has strong influence in society. Gradually, people believe that having a slim body and bright skin stone equals to beauty, and women set this social standard as their goal. However, the social standard of beauty has changed in the recent years because many people, especially models died from underweight and plastic surgery. Moreover, numerous cosmetic advertisements advocate “perfect skin” or “anti-aging,” which can create a desire of buying the products because people want to keep young and even perfect. The final purpose of these advertisements is to encourage people to pursue better in their appearances. However, most cosmetic advertisements include some stereotyped characters in terms of race, age, and feeling for different gender. These characters are demonstrated in the advertisements of brands like L’Oreal and Laneige.