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GERIATRIC GIANTS - Coggle Diagram
GERIATRIC GIANTS
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Prevalance og GG :check:
- Functional Decline: This refers to a decrease in the ability to perform activities of daily living independently. The prevalence of functional decline increases with age, with estimates suggesting that around 30% to 50% of older adults over the age of 65 experience some level of functional impairment.
- Falls: Falls are a significant concern among older adults and can lead to serious injuries, loss of independence, and even death. The prevalence of falls increases with age, and it's estimated that around one-third of community-dwelling older adults over the age of 65 experience a fall each year.
- Cognitive Impairment: Cognitive impairment, including conditions like dementia and mild cognitive impairment, becomes more common with advancing age.
- Incontinence: Urinary and fecal incontinence are common among older adults, particularly in those living in long-term care facilities.
- Frailty: Frailty is a state of increased vulnerability to stressors due to age-related declines in physiological reserve and function.