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geriatric (myths (elderly people do not want to work they are wanting to…

- - - - the immune system is less efficient
        
        since BMR decreases c/o feeling cold and tired
- - - - children marry and move away
        
        spouse passes away
        
        more relatives and friends die
- - - - decreased number of nephrons
- - - - many older people socialize by being involved in charity or volunteer work
        
        many older people want to work until they are 70 or 80
        
        retirees have busy hobbies community work and church
- - - - usually decreased functions of body systems
        
        lifestyle, nutrition, economic status
- - - - HCW need to access to individuals
- - - - even tho only 5 percent of the elderly live in long TF
- - - - bronchi oles lose elasticity
        
        changes in larynx effect voice
- - - - many look forward to retirement
- - - - hearing loss may speak louder
        
        taste smell decreases will affect appetite have a hard time smelling
- - - - sebaceous oil and suborifeous sweet glands become less active
        
        circulation of skin decreases
        
        hair loses color
        
        skin loses elasticity
        
        dark yellow brown spots
        
        nails become thick
        
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- - - - blood flow decreases
        
        blood flow to the brain decreases
        
        many wont notice changes