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Geriatric Care (Myths and Facts (Fact (most older people are living at…
Geriatric Care
Myths and Facts
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Fact
lees than 16% of people over 65 are living at poverty level. They live on a fixed income, but many have low expenses
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Fact
many elderly individuals socialize by being involved in charity or volunteer work, others can provide care for grandchildren small % are lonely and unhappy
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retirees are busy with hobbies, church, family and community
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Integumentary system
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skin less elastic and dry, itching is common
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Osteoporosis
calcium and other minerals are lost from the bones and causes bones to become brittle and more likely to fx
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Taste
smell decrease will affect appetite and have a hard time smelling gas, chemicals, smoke and other dangerous chemicals
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