Module 1 - Ageing in Australia

Question 1

an older Australian person is aged?

Answer 1

over 65yrs

Question 2

an older aboriginal or torres strait islander person is aged?

Answer 2

over 50yrs

Question 3

young-old

Answer 3

60-74

Question 4

middle-old

Answer 4

75-84

Question 5

old-old

Answer 5

85-100

Question 6

cenetarian

Answer 6

> 100yrs

Question 7

as of 2017, _% of the population were older people?

Answer 7

15%

Question 8

the life expectancy of the indigenous population is how many years lower than the rest of the australian population?

Answer 8

8.6yrs

Question 9

many groups in the older population face these 2 things in healthcare

Answer 9

adversity and inequality

Question 10

which communities in the older population face adversity in particular?

Answer 10

indigenous, culturally diverse, verterans, rural, homeless, lgbtq+

Question 11

role of hypothalamus in the endocrine system (linked to endocrine theory)

Answer 11

releases hormones, controls pituitary gland

Question 12

pituitary gland (endocrine theory)

Answer 12

the ‘master gland’; produces a multitude of hormones from its location in the brain

Question 13

nervous system changes during ageing

Answer 13

reduced proprioception (body position), perception and response to stimuli

Question 14

how does the RESPIRATORY SYSTEM change as we age? what physiological changes does this result in?

Answer 14

lessened elasticity of lung tissue & thickened alveolar walls > leading to reduced oxygen delivery

Question 15

how does the SKELETAL MUSCLE change as we age and what does this lead to?

Answer 15

muscle size, strength, function and quality all decline > leading to loss in function

Question 16

how does the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM change as we age? what does this result in?

Answer 16

thinning GI tissue & reduced digestive function > reduced nutrient absorption and overall digestion

Question 17

how does the URINARY SYSTEM change during ageing? what does this lead to?

Answer 17

reduced kidney filtration > incontinence

Question 18

how does the SKELETAL SYSTEM change? what does this increase?

Answer 18

reduced bone density; increase arthritic joints

Question 19

how does BODY COMPOSITION change during ageing?

Answer 19

fat mass accumulates

Question 20

how does the ENDOCRINE SYSTEM change?

Answer 20

reduced hormone production

Question 21

how does the cardiovascular system change? what does this reduce?

Answer 21

overall structural changes in the heart and blood vessels > reduced cardiovascular capacity

Question 22

how does the IMMUNE SYSTEM change? leading to what?

Answer 22

immunosenescence ? impaired ability in fighting off disease & infection

Question 23

immunosenescence

Answer 23

gradual deterioration of the immune system due to ageing

Question 24

how does the INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM change during ageing?

Answer 24

dermis thins, weaking the skin, sweating mechanisms diminish

Question 25

which lifestyle choices and biological circumstances have been shown to accelerate ageing?

Answer 25

• gender
• race
• ill health
• relationship status
• occupation
• certain medication
• socioeconomic status
• physical activity

Question 26

“healthy ageing” is described as…

Answer 26

the ability to do the things we value for as ong as possible

Question 27

ageism is..

Answer 27

stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination against people on the basic of age

Question 28

effects of ageism on the older population

Answer 28

• reduced employment opportunities and social service access

- marginalisation and exclusion

Question 29

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?

Answer 29

Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety

Question 30

what do the royal commission into ACQS do?

Answer 30

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.