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geriatric care (endocrine system (since BMR decreases (cold and tired),…
geriatric care
endocrine system
increase production of hormones
parathormone
thyroxine
estrogen
proesterone
insulin
immune system is less effective so they are more prone to disease
since BMR decreases
cold and tired
respiratory system
these muscles become weaker
rib cages become more rigid
bronchioles lose elasticity
decrease exchange in gases
larynx affected
weaker and higher pitched
bronchitis
portable O2 may be needed
practice slow breath
provide alternate activity
digestive system
fewer juices produced
muscle action becomes slower
peristalsis decreses
slower gag reflex
decrease sensation of taste
poor appetite
urinary system
kidneys decreases in size
decreased circulation to kidneys
decrease in number of nephrons result in loss of electrolytes and fluids
bladder function weakens
cant hold urine
doesn't empty all the way
urinate more frequently at night
men get an enlarged prostate
myths
most elderly people are cared for in nursing homes
all elderly live in poverty
the older generation are unhappy and lonely
retired people are bored and have nothing to do
musculoskeletal
muscles lose tone, volume and strength
osteoporosis
calcium and other minerals are lost from bones
causes bones to become brittle
arthritis
inflammation of joints
falls will occur easier
facts
5% of elderly are living in long term care facilities
retired are busy with hobbies and families
small % are unhappy but most are busy with grandchildren
less than 16% over age 65 are living in poverty
cardiovascular system
heart and muscles become less efficient
blood vessels narrow
become less elastic
blood flow may decrease going to brain
vital organs
during periods of exercise or illness body needs oxygen
nervous system
progressive loss of brain cells
sense diminish
taste
smell
vision
reading small print
remembering
memory loss and short term
hearing loss
speak louder and ask for repeated words
more likely to burn
feel burning sensations will be difficult
care of the elderly
hc worker must distinguish facts form myth
gerontology
scientific study of aging and problems of the old
aging starts at birth and ends at death