Ageing and Frailty Flashcards
Why are people getting older?
Increased resources availability
Better economic conditions
Improved screening programs with earlier diagnosis and treatment
Better outcomes following major events
What are the benefits of ageing ?
Increased experiential learning
What are neutral aspects of ageing?
Grey hair and pastime preference
What are the detrimental effects of ageing?
Hypertension, decreased reaction time
What are the stochastic theories of ageing?
Cumulative damage
Random
What is the programmed theory of ageing?
Predetermined
Changes in gene expression during various stages
What is frailty?
Progressive dyshomeostasis that leads to a person being more likely to lose function in the face of an environmental challenge
Name some frailty syndromes?
Falls
Delirium
Immobility
Incontinece
What is the effect of age on sweat gland function?
Reduced sweat gland output
What is the effect of age on skin blood flow?
It is reduced
What is the effect of age of cardiac output?
Smaller increase
What is the effect of age on blood flow redistribution?
Less redistribution of blood flow from renal and splanchnic circulations
What causes dyshomeostasis?
Environmental insults
How does hyperthyroidism present in a person with frailty?
Depression Cognitive impairment Muscle weakness Atrial fibrillation Heart failure Angina
