Adolescence and Adulthood
3. Adolescence
One of the most rapid stages of development with increased level of physical independence - almost everything is done independently for example, getting changed, eating and cooking own basic meals, personal care etc.
However, they may need support with social and emotional change which results from puberty and some may even need support to understand the physical changes of such a big key event.
There is also a likelihood of conditions and behaviours to develop as a result of changes in several areas, for example possibility of drug abuse, anxiety and self-harming.
What physical, emotional, social and cognitive care needs are required by adolescents?
4. EARLY, MIDDLE AND LATE ADULTHOOD
Adults are often most overlooked and do not tend to look after themselves and ignore their own needs, this is usually because they are either looking after others such as elderly parents or children, or then busy building a career. In order to identify what an adults care needs are, we must identify causes of deaths within this life stage.
According to statistics, the most common causes of death are:
Suicide and traffic accidents for 20 - 34 years old
Suicide and heart disease in men aged 35 - 49 years old
Breast cancer, cirrhosis and other liver conditions in females aged 35 - 49 years old
Lung cancer in adults aged 50 - 79 years old
Breast cancer in females aged 50 - 64 years old
Dementia, Alzheimer's disease, heart diseases, influenza, pneumonia, strokes and respiratory diseases in adults aged 80 years and above.
You are required to research and find statistics for the above conditions and identify what physical, emotional, social and cognitive care which may be required by adults experiencing the above. You MUST keep your statistics based on the UK. I have included some useful websites to support your research :)
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