elderly Flashcards

1
Q

how many people in the uk are over 65 year olds

A

> 10 million / 17.7%

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2
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which gender comprises the majority of the older population

A

woman

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3
Q

what % of older people have at least one chronic health problem

A

> 80%

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4
Q

on what level does ageing occur within the body

A

cellular level

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5
Q

how much of ageing is genetically determined

A

a third

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6
Q

what is mandatory ageing

A

occurs biologically in nature
process of irreversible decline of organs and cells

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7
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what is facultative ageing

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caused by lifestyle factors such as smoking, drinking, diet ect
can be haltered/reversed by regular exercise and adequate nutrition

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8
Q

name changes to the body that occurs due to ageing

A

loss of teeth
loss of appetitie
decreased/altered taste
decline in thirst sensitivity
reduced hearing
height decrease

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9
Q

name physiological changes in ageing

A

loss of muscle (3-6% decrease per decade)

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10
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what does a loss of muscle lead to

A

increased fat mass
slower reaction times
poorer strength
decreased flexibility
poorer balance

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11
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what are the 3 drivers of involuntary weight loss in this age range

A

wasting, cachexia, sarcopenia

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12
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explain wasting

A

involuntary weight loss primarily caused by inadequate dietary intake

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13
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explain cachexia

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involuntary loss of free fat mass and/or body cell mass, caused by catabolism

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14
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explain sarcopenia

A

involuntary loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength

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15
Q

what % of fluid loss can be fatal to this age range

A

20%

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16
Q

what % of elderly have been admitted to hospital due to dehydration

A

10%

17
Q

what % of the elderly have chronic mild hydration

A

up to 25%

18
Q

what does chronic mild dehydration

A

loss of appetite
constipation
electrolyte imbalance
falls
UTIs