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Geriatric Care (Progressive lose of brain cells (Ability to respond to…
Geriatric Care
Progressive lose of brain cells
Ability to respond to pain and other stimuli decreases
Hearing loss
Tase and smell
Sensations
Memory loss
Dementia is a known as "brain syndrome"
Acute dementia
Chronic dementia
Irreversible damage
CVA
arteriosclerosis
TIA's
High fever kidney infection dehydration
Hypoxia drug toxicity
Treatable conditions
Also called delirium
Kidneys shrink
Increase in urine tract infections
Eady to remove clothing
Absobtion pads
Indwelling cather
Parathomone and TSH increase
Thyroxine estrogen progesterone and insulin decrease
Proper excerise
Balanced diet
Healthy lifestyle
Vaginal infection or inflammation become more common
HCW need to understand physical and psychological sexual need
LTC now allow married couples to live in same room
HCW must respect privacy
Dysphagia is a frequent complaint b/c there is less saliva and has lower gage reflex
Replace lost teeth
Fewer calories needed
Poor appetite
Some learn independence can be threatened
Find ot isn't neccessary to ask for help
Assist for safety need
Needs of elderly vary
5% live in long term care facilities
Sores and injuries should by cared for
Physical changes are normal part of aging
Lifestyle nutrition economic status
Social environment limited access to medical car
Most obvious change in integumentary system
Decrees in circulation to skin
Good nail skin and hair care
Mild soaps
Avoid daily baths
Room temp may need to be higher
Muscles lose tone volume and strength
Osteoporosis calcium and other minerals lost in bones become more brittle
Arthritis inflammation of joint
Falls occur more easily
ROM excerise
Heart muscles weaken
Blood vessels narrows
Rest during the day
Rib cage becomes more rigid
Bronchioles lose elast6
Decrease in exchange of gases
Avoid yelling or speaking to fast and loud
Avoid throw rugs
Elderly are more prone to disease and disability
Disability is defined as physical or mental defect
Sick fear death and loss of function
Most remain alert until death
Experience periods if confusion and disorientation
Sometimes temporary