HD 11.08- Care of older people

Question 1

What is sarcopenia?

Answer 1

Deterioration in MUSCLE BULK AND STRENGTH with age.

Question 2

What are the 6 geriatric i’s?

Answer 2

• Instability
• Immobility
• Incontinence = peeing/ pooing uncontrollably due to LOSS OF BOWEL CONTROL
• Intellectual impairment
• Isolation
• Iatrogenesis