Psych of aging 2 Flashcards
What’s sleep apnea?
interupts breathing during sleep
what age related illnesses can disrupt sleep
Joint pain, cancer, lung disease, heart disease, overactive bladder, and digestive disturbance
morning or evening
Self-ratings of circadian rhythm suggest that most older adults classify themselves…?
morning people
what is Autonomic regulation?
regulation of basic body functions that are mostly independent of consciousness
what is dysthermia
less able to adjust internal body temp to outside conditions
What is hyperthermia
older adults with heart disease are particularly vulnerable.
what is urge incontinence
Urge urinary incontinence (UUI) is characterized by the complaint of involuntary leakage accompanied by or immediately preceded by urgency.
what is hypothermia?
risks to older adults seems to reflect impaired ability to maintain core body temperature
What is stress incontinence?
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the complaint of involuntary leakage on effort or exertion, or on sneezing or coughing
4 things
What are some age-related changes in the immune system?
Decreased secretion of antibodies
Reduced production of white blood cells
Shrinking with age of the thymus
Growth in harmful hormones (CD8+) and reduced function of T helper cells (CD4+)
What happens to left ventricle contractions with age?
they weaken
Why do arteries stiffen with age?
loss of collagen and elastin
What causes reduced blood flow in arteries as we age?
due to plaque buildup - atherosclerosis
