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
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