Psychology of Aging: Module 2: Physical Changes
Videos:
Love & Pacemakers This funny youtube video gives comical insight into dating among the elderly. There are many reproductive changes that can occur with old age among men and women. These physical changes can cause significant psychological complications in an individuals life. Some of the physical changes that affect the reproductive system can be helped, such as taking Viagra for erectile dysfunction, like the elderly man in this video.
Audio:
Stress and Aging This is a short audio clip of how stress has been linked to the shortening of the chromosomes.
Elite Elder Athletes A short audio clip talking about elderly athletes who compete in Master's athletic competitions and how they are maintaining their strength.
Memory and Remembering Explains how memory and remembering starts to decrease as we get older and some ways that might help to improve memory.
Additional Websites:
You Know You're Getting Old When... This is a funny list of how to tell when you are getting old. It's funny, but pretty true! Although comical, many of the physical changes mentioned in this list really do happen as we grow old. Aching joints, forgetfulness, and changing eyesight are only a few of the physical changes that can be experienced by the elderly.
Physical Changes of Aging This is an overview of the physical changes that take place during aging. This information would be a good summary of the changes in most of the bodies physical systems.
Osteoporosis Facts This is a list of facts about osteoporosis that comes from the National Osteoporosis Foundation. This is a good source of information if you are interested in learning about osteoporosis.
Macular Degeneration This site is a great place to get information on macular degeneration, which is one of the main eye problems in aging adults.
Parkinson's Treatment New studies suggest that deep brain scanning may help reverse or slow down the effects of Parkinson's. Is it safe, what are the side effects? Most cases involve a 50 % chance of memory capacity during a day.
The Role of Neurofibrillary Tangles in Alzheimer's Disease A great link to find out what exactly causes Alzheimer's and how it might be detected before it causes serious damage to the memory system.
Heart Attacks aka Myocardial Infarction This site gives some great information and images on heart attacks, which is one major disease that may be experienced by older adults.