Lateradulthood Developmet And Illness' Associated With The Elderly Flashcards
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What are some disease of the aged?
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. High blood pressure- heart . Diabetes- blood and insulin . Osteoporosis- bones . Insomnia- sleep disorder/illness . Cataracts- eyes and visibility . Deafness- ears and hearing . Depression- sadness etc . Falls . Alzheimer's- brain and memory . Arthritis- joints . Cancer
All can be prevented if you stay healthy at a young age, exept if it is passed on through your genes. And affects development and dimensions.
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PIES for the elderly.
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P- cant walk and move as easily as young person would
I- act similar to baby’s eg. Language and mental capacity, brain not as active.
E- can become more sensitive and emotional, not deal as well with sad events etc
S- loose face to face communication, social skills deteriorate.(not able to go and see friends as easily)
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What is RICER?
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Rest Ice Compression Elevation Referral