Module 1 - Ageing in Australia Flashcards
an older Australian person is aged?
over 65yrs
an older aboriginal or torres strait islander person is aged?
over 50yrs
young-old
60-74
middle-old
75-84
old-old
85-100
cenetarian
> 100yrs
as of 2017, _% of the population were older people?
15%
the life expectancy of the indigenous population is how many years lower than the rest of the australian population?
8.6yrs
many groups in the older population face these 2 things in healthcare
adversity and inequality
which communities in the older population face adversity in particular?
indigenous, culturally diverse, verterans, rural, homeless, lgbtq+
role of hypothalamus in the endocrine system (linked to endocrine theory)
releases hormones, controls pituitary gland
pituitary gland (endocrine theory)
the ‘master gland’; produces a multitude of hormones from its location in the brain
nervous system changes during ageing
reduced proprioception (body position), perception and response to stimuli
how does the RESPIRATORY SYSTEM change as we age? what physiological changes does this result in?
lessened elasticity of lung tissue & thickened alveolar walls > leading to reduced oxygen delivery
how does the SKELETAL MUSCLE change as we age and what does this lead to?
muscle size, strength, function and quality all decline > leading to loss in function
how does the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM change as we age? what does this result in?
thinning GI tissue & reduced digestive function > reduced nutrient absorption and overall digestion
how does the URINARY SYSTEM change during ageing? what does this lead to?
reduced kidney filtration > incontinence
how does the SKELETAL SYSTEM change? what does this increase?
reduced bone density; increase arthritic joints
how does BODY COMPOSITION change during ageing?
fat mass accumulates
how does the ENDOCRINE SYSTEM change?
reduced hormone production
how does the cardiovascular system change? what does this reduce?
overall structural changes in the heart and blood vessels > reduced cardiovascular capacity
how does the IMMUNE SYSTEM change? leading to what?
immunosenescence ? impaired ability in fighting off disease & infection
immunosenescence
gradual deterioration of the immune system due to ageing
how does the INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM change during ageing?
dermis thins, weaking the skin, sweating mechanisms diminish
which lifestyle choices and biological circumstances have been shown to accelerate ageing?
- gender
- race
- ill health
- relationship status
- occupation
- certain medication
- socioeconomic status
- physical activity
“healthy ageing” is described as…
the ability to do the things we value for as ong as possible
ageism is..
stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination against people on the basic of age
effects of ageism on the older population
- reduced employment opportunities and social service access
- marginalisation and exclusion
what was formed by the aus gov in october 2018 after recieving thousands of complaints from aged care consumers, carers, families, workers and the like?
Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
what do the royal commission into ACQS do?
work to improve and regulate conditions within aged care services, ensuring that there are enough good quality and accessible services for all of the aged care population, regardless of their disability, socioeconomic status etc.
