Ageing conditions

Question 1

Physical impact of osteoporosis

Answer 1

osteoporosis causes bones to become weak + brittle, a fall or even a simple task such as coughing could cause fracture

Question 2

Intellectual impact of osteoporosis

Answer 2

osteoporosis can cause individuals to have a loss of concentration, they may be unable to focus on work or school due to high levels of anxiety

Question 3

Emotional impact of osteoporosis

Answer 3

it can cause the individual to become stressed + embarrassed as they may feel different from others + this therefore may lead to discrimination

Question 4

Social impact of osteoporosis

Answer 4

the individual may become closer with their family, they might find a carer in the family+ this may develop their relationship further as they are spending more time together.

Question 5

Physical impact of arthritis

Answer 5

sleeping problems as a result of pain- lead to fatigue

Question 6

Intellectual impact of arthritis

Answer 6

lack of stimulation- unable to do work/do usual activities

Question 7

Emotional impact of arthritis

Answer 7

anxious+ worried about condition- if it will deteriorate

Question 8

Social impact of arthritis

Answer 8

may not go out to socialise with others + have a limited social circle due to lack of confidence