Question

The purpose of this assignment is to reflect on the lessons learned about the elder population. Open topic and it will be on an elder topic of interest. Please explain the issue using sources and facts and provide a thorough explanation of how you feel about the topic. Examples of topics that can be chosen include: biology, chronic diseases, acute illnesses, mental health, medication use, physical activity, nutrition, sexuality, health promotion, long-term care, death, etc.

Page 1* - explanation of topic and why

Pages 2 and 3* - ex: background, history, etc.

Page 4 and 5* - ex: current, future issues

Page 6: References

Answer 1

Answer: It has been found that at the old age people suffers mostly some of the disease or the disorder. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes , hypertension etc. are most common in old age.

Near about 70% of the old age people suffers from depression, dementia etc. They need proper care and treatment as well as proper diet. As people aged the nutritional absorption decreases. Hence people require enhanced care and long term care.

The dementia is cause by the progressive degeneration of the neurones which slowly gets damaged and hence only symptoms can be managed. They are required to have proper supplement as they themselves are not unable to take proper care. Most of the intervention is made to know the level of the disease and the stages. Hence this will helps in maintaining the proper safety and treatment for the old age people.