characteristic of aging in elderly
Characterstics of aging in elderly are:
1.Susceptability to develop rapid dehydration. They are more prone for atherosclerotic diseases..
2.Respiratory system: decreased ventilation and increased risk for aspiration.
3.cardiovascular system:Increase in blood pressure, decrease in cardiac output and heart rate.
4.GI system:Impaired digestion, constipation.
5.Hematologic and immune system:Anemia, decrease in immunity.
6.Renal system: decrease in gfr, impaired urine concentration and dilution.
7.Endocrine:Impotence, osteopenia, decresed testosterone secretion, impaired insulin secretion.
8.Nervous system: Forgetfulness, confusion, change in gait, insomnia, psychological changes.
9.Musculoskeletal system:muscle mass will be decreased leads to weakness, prone for easy fracture.
10.Eyes and ears:decreased vision and audition, decreased accommodation.
A preference of the elderly to remain in the same home and community, adjusting but not leaving when health fades, is called: Group of answer choices aging in place. home rigidity. aging at home. a natural retirement arrangement.
what are some possible ways that the elderly people can increase their life satisfaction and successful aging?
An elderly patient presents with difficulty breathing. Which of the following is not considered a normal alteration with aging? a. Relaxation of chest wall muscles b. Increased resistence c. Alterations in gas exchange d. loss of recoil
An elderly patient presents with difficulty breathing. Which of the following is not considered a normal alteration with aging, and why? A)relaxation of chest wall muscles B) Increased resistance C) Alterations in gas exchange D) loss of recoil.
Describe one ethical issue related to access to services related to people who are aging in America. How might access to long-term health or other services improve for the elderly in the future? PLEASE PROVIDE SOURCES textbook used- healthcare ethics: critical issues for the 21st century. chapter 5 ethics and aging in america
Have you noticed aging being medicalized in your daily life and experiences? If so, what are some examples you can think of? In your opinion, is it society’s (or the government) responsibility or family/individual’s responsibility to care for the elderly? Why? How might this impact health and health care for the aging population?
Describe several significant roles good nutrition plays in aging. What roles can nutrition play in retarding the aging process? Identify two age-related health issues and explain how nutrition may help prevent or contribute to them. Be sure that your responses are based upon scientific evidence. Describe three physiological changes that occur with aging and explain how these changes affect nutrition status. Describe which vitamins and minerals need special consideration for the elderly. Explain why. Name several factors that complicate the...
allan and rebecca poe are an elderly couple who visit the clinic twice a month for rebecca's diabetes.Mrs.poe is blind in one eye and cannot read easily and mr.poe has hearing problems.how can the medical assistant improve therapeutic communication with this aging couple?
Describe one ethical issue related to access to services related to people who are aging in America. How might access to long-term health or other services improve for the elderly in the future? PLEASE PROVIDE SOURCES textbook used- healthcare ethics: critical issues for the 21st century. chapter 5 ethics and aging in america
The purpose of this assignment is to reflect on different ethnic and generational perspectives on aging and disability as well as to consider their approaches to the care of the elderly and disabled. This assignment write an essay. Your submission must include the following: Part 1 Answers to the following questions (10 points) What is your personal understanding of what it means to be “old”? What is your personal understanding of what it means to be “disabled”? Include examples in...