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Geriatric (Myths (most elderyl live in homes and ltc care, mos live in…
Geriatric
Myths
most elderyl live in homes and ltc care
mos live in poverty
lonely and unhappy
elderly do not want to work
retired people are bored
many others
physical changes
changes are normal
rate and degree of change verries
usually a decrease in function
life stye nutrition economic status
system changes
Integumentary system
one of the most obvious changes
production of new cells degrease
circulation to skin decreases
hair loss and color loss
skin becomes dry
avoid daily baths
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musculoskeletal
mussle losses tone
osteporosis
calcium and other minerals are lost causing bone to become brittle
arthritis
inflammation of the joint
coping w/ changes
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cardiovascualr
heart muscle becomes less efficent
blood vessles narrow
blood flow to brain and organs decrease
may not be noticibalbe
avoid strenuous actiity
periods of rest
respitory systen
muscles become weak
rib cage becomes wak
bronchioles become less elastic
change in layrnx makes voice higher
dyspenqa breathing more rapid
o2
nervous system
progressive loss of cells
senses dimminish
hearing loss
taste and smell
digestive system
fewer digestive juices
dysphagia
avoid fried foods
urinary sysem
kidneys decrease in size
enlarged prostate
loss of muscole tone causes incontence
nocturia
endocrine system
immune system less effective
healthy lifestyle
reproductive
decrease in estrogen
vaginal walls thin
prolaspsed utueruss
psychological
hc workers need to be aware
experience social changestext
work and retirement
most adults spemd a large portion of their live working
many associate their job with their selfworth
retirement is viewed as end of work
many enjoy part time jobs or voulnteer work
some feel major sense of loss
social relationships
chanes occur through life
may be more rapid for elderly
children marry
spouses pass
may try suicide
church groups
living inviroments
some leave by choice
some forced to leave
lthc stressful
allow residents to make room their own
independence
most want to be selfsufficent