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Older adult older adult, Anna Koenig Gero - Coggle Diagram
Older adult
Integumentary system
Pathology
Eczema
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Decline in the immune system, may be more susceptible to Staphylococcus aureus infection
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Used to be known as a childhood condition, but now more people develop it after the age of 60.
Psoriasis
Can be linked with other conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease
Scaly, red, itchy patches on the skin (elbows, knees, abdomen and scalp)
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Common change of aging
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Epidermis thins, while the number of cell layers are the same
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Immue system
Pathology
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Diagnosing of infection can be more challenging, but finding a treatment early is very important
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Urinary system
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Muscoskeletal system
Pathology
Osteoarthritis
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After the age of 45, it becomes more common in women
Cartilage breaks down, leading the bones to rub up against each other
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Respiratory system
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Cardiovascular system
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Nervous system
Pathology
Parkinson's Disease
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Tremor, rigidity and loss of spontaneous movement are all symptoms
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Intelligence/Memory
Pathology
Alzheimer disease
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A type of dementia that influences thinking, behavior and memory
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Reproductive system
Pathology
Males
Erectile dysfunction
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May be caused from diabetes, high blood pressure, Parkinson's and certain medications
BPH
May cause kidney, urinary tract or bladder problems
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Endocrine system
Pathology
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Hypothyroidism
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Older adults may not have as many symptoms, but some include unexplained high cholesterol, joint pain and heart failure.
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Gastrointestinal System
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Pathology
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Peptic Ulcers
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Symptoms include trouble breathing, nausea, appetite changes and unexplained weight loss
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