Question

First, describe two proven signs or markers of clinical frailty; Then, 2) for each sign, discuss one possible intervention that could help to prevent frailty if detected earlier.

1) First, explain which reaction type declines more with age, and why, and then, 2) give an example of each type of reaction, that can be seen in daily life and daily activities.

Describe two normal age-related physical changes that can contribute to vertigo (or dizziness) in older age?

Describe: Weight-training (resistance) exercise have been shown to “slow” the effects of aging. Describe two normal age-related changes that can be prevented.

Name two factors (one behavioral and one metabolic) that can lead to changes in body composition in older age (less muscle and more fat). In your answer, make sure to mention one internal (metabolic) factor and one behavioral (activity) factor.

Describe: How does “evolutionary theory” explain why death is necessary in cells (and people)?

Answer 1

1. Decreased muscle mass. Can be prevented by 90% resistance training and weight lifting.

2. Slow walking speed. Increasing physical activity like walking in the garden will improve this condition.

Cognitive reaction slows down with age due to the connectivity of brain becomes less due to damage to corpus callosum. With every 15 years of age cognitive function decreases by 15 %.

Normal reaction that occur in everyday life is Respiration, stress reaction

Vertigo;

Stroke Predisposing factors, middle ear infections