Effects of Illness Common in Ageing: Flashcards
How do the physical effects of illness impact a person’s development?
They impact all other areas of a person’s development.
What are some physical effects of illness in ageing?
• Makes the body less able to fight infection.
• Reduces stamina.
• Results in lost mobility.
• Causes pain and discomfort.
• Impacts the senses, making them less sharp.
• Affects vision and causes dizziness, leading to falls.
What are some intellectual effects of illness in ageing?
• Causes short-term memory loss.
• Affects decision-making skills.
• Slows the ability to respond and react to information.
• Causes difficulty in verbal communication.
What are some social effects of illness in ageing?
• Reduces the opportunity to socialise with friends.
• Impacts senses or neural capacity, making socialising difficult.
• Affects the ability to communicate in groups.
What are some emotional effects of illness in ageing?
• Causes emotional distress, such as from incontinence or communication difficulties.
• Results in dependence on others for personal care.
• Causes feelings of lack of control.
• Brings families closer or results in low self-esteem.
How can lifestyle choices affect the impact of illness in older people?
Lifestyle choices can improve or worsen the impact of ill health.
How does a healthy diet benefit older people?
Provides additional nutrients needed to reduce a decline in health.
• Maintains a healthy weight, reducing stress on the heart and other organs.
How does exercise benefit older people?
• Keeps the joints mobile.
• Maintains muscle strength.
• Keeps the heart healthy.
How do drugs affect the impact of illness in older people?
Correctly prescribed medication can help control illness.
• Recreational drugs can negatively affect intellectual development and mood.
• Not smoking reduces the impact of age-related diseases.
