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Geriatric Care (Nervous system (How to Cope with it: (proper eye care,…
Geriatric Care
Nervous system
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Taste and smell
decrease can affect appetite and have a harder time smelling gas, chemicals
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Vision changes
problems reading small print, decrease in peripheral vision and night
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How to Cope with it:
proper eye care, medical treatment, glasses
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Integumentary system
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How to Cope with Changes
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socks, sweaters, blankets
Digestive system
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How to Cope with it:
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avoid dry, fried, fatty foods
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Myths and Facts on aging
1900s
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in 2010, people were older than 65 and 5.8 million were older than 85
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Musculoskeletal system
lose of tone, volume, strength
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causes a gradual decrease in height, mobility, weakness
movement is slower, sense of balance is less sure
Coping with this:
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diet in protein, calcium, vitamins
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Cardiovascular system
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body needs O2 while exercising, excitement, and stress
How to cope with it:
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high blood pressure, avoid salt/sodium, fats
Respiratory system
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emphysema/bronchitis
breathing more rapidly, difficulty coughing up secretion
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Physical changes
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lifestyle, nutrition, economic status, social environment, limited access to medical care