Ageing process Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of ageing
A
Progressive, generalised impairment of function resulting in loss of adaptive response to disease
2
Q
Two models of operationalising frailty
A
Rockwood score (deficit counting in number of systems, usually at least 30) Fried score (out of 5)
3
Q
Lifestyle factors which predict survival to old age
A
Not smoking
Physical activity
Being part of a social network
4
Q
Sudden deterioration in old age is always due to…
A
Disease
5
Q
Definition of frailty
A
Loss of homeostasis and resilience
6
Q
Describe how a “stressor” event such as an infection impacts upon a frail individual
A
Undergo a larger deterioration in function; take longer to recover; usually do not recover to same level of function
