Over coffee, 48-year-old Wendy shares her concerns about her daughter with her closest friend: "Kayla still hasn't gotten her period. I'm wondering whether to make an appointment with her doctor."Her friend Latisha replies, "Not everyone starts the same time. Kayla's 14, right? My Aisha started menstruating at 10. Boy, was that a shock! I think I'd rather that she began a little later than earlier.Wendy: "You're probably right. I just don't want her to feel left out. I started at about 12. I wonder why she's late."Latisha: "Well, one thing about having teenage girls is they make you feel your age! Or maybe it's the hot flashes."Wendy chuckles, "I thought that was just me."What physical changes, such as strength, appearance, and reproductive changes, for example, can midlife adults expect?
How might these physical changes influence their functioning?
What will be an ideal response?
Suggested Answer: Adults will experience declines in strength, and their skin will begin to wrinkle. They will undergo hormonal changes that will result in changes in the reproductive system. The changes will influence their functioning based on whether or not they see them positively or negatively. Those who view them negatively will have more difficulty adjusting.
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