Video Analysis
Video 1
Physical Changes in Middle adulthood. Retrieved from: https://youtu.be/RhmJIBCh1bs
Analysis
According to the clinical perspectives highlighted in this video, although it is evident that the middle adults are emotionally, cognitively, and physically in good conditions, it is during this stage that these parameters continues to change. As much as height is concerned, for instance, it is apparent that individuals reach their maximum height when they are an age of 20s and above. Despite that, at an age of 55 and above, they can experience settling, in which their bones are ultimately attracted to the spinal column. As a result, they end up becoming less dense. Nonetheless, women, at this age, will be losing at least two inches of their entire height whereas men will be losing about one inch. What this implies is the fact that women are highly vulnerable to developing osteoporosis. Clinically, osteoporosis is a condition which makes an individual’s bones to be thin and brittle. The primary cause of this conditions is the general lack of calcium in the diet a person consumes.
Nonetheless, as it is explained in this video, as a person undergoes through middle adulthood, it means that their weight will also keep on changing. The main reason for that is because at this age, there is an increase in an adult’s body fat concentrations. Despite that, since height does not increase proportionately, it could be declining. Therefore, such a scenario is the one that will increase the chances of a person contracting obesity. Conversely, strength is also another factor that keep on changing as an individual goes through middle adulthood. From the clinical perspectives, it is obvious that strength of middle aged adults will continue decreasing, especially at the leg and the back muscles. At the age of 60s, such an individual could have lost about 10 percent of their maximum strength.
Nonetheless, as much as vision is concerned, during this stage, a middle aged adult will be troubled with presbyopia. Ideally, this is one of the primary conditions that leads to the loss of near vision. Furthermore, glaucoma is also another condition that a middle aged adult experiences. From the medical viewpoints, this condition has the propensity of increasing the fluid pressure of the eyes. It mainly occurs when such a fluid cannot be produced or drained properly. Moreover, as a middle aged person continues to age, he or she can be troubled with presbycusis; a condition which determines his or her ability to hear sounds emanating from high frequency noises. What this implies from the prevailing medical research is that, men are highly vulnerable to developing this condition.
Video 2
Understanding Menopause. Retrieved from: https://youtu.be/ZSRO8GsLKg8
Analysis
According to what is explained in this video, perimenopause is one of the health conditions which ultimately begins in the early years before menopause, especially when an women’s hormones starts to change and their periods becomes irregular. Typically, this period usually commences when women are at the age of 40s. From the clinical standpoints, menopause refers to the period when women are not experiencing their normal periods for a full year. Nevertheless, this condition mainly occurs in women who could have attained an age of 50s. On the other hand, for the majority of women to know that they are in perimenopause, one of the symptoms that they experience is hot flashes. According to modern clinical data collected, it has been found out that at least eight out ten women do experience this condition. Other symptoms associated with this condition include mood swings, irregular bleeding, vaginal dryness, and sleeping problems.
When women are troubled with this symptoms, there are various activities that that they can engaged in so as to relieve this condition. For instance, weight loss, engaging in physical activities, and consuming healthy meals is clinically recommended. Furthermore, it is imperative to dress in layers, breathing deeply, as well as avoiding things that has the potential of triggering hot flushes, such as spicy food, alcohol, and caffeine. Additionally, although HRT (hormone replacement therapy) is not routinely recommended, it is largely available. In spite of that, it is also imperative to take time and talk to the physician about the advantages and disadvantages of the HRT. Similarly, when a woman decides to use natural medicines or herbs, it will be vital for her to consider consulting a physician. Last but not least, it is important to understand that menopause is typically a natural transition. Taking to family members, friends, and physicians can also assist women to handle the problems arising from menopause and perimonpause.
