The geriatric patient part 1 Flashcards
by 2050, how many people will be 85 years or older? How much of the senior population does this represent?
18 million people
nearly a quarter of people 65+
in 2050, how many people will be 65 or older worldwide? what about in the US?
worldwide - 1 in 6
US - 1 in 5
what has accompanied the increased survival of older persons? what does this mean?
accompanied by declining birth rates
this means the proportion of elderly to young population will steadily increase.
compare the proportion of elders now to elders in 2050. what about 1900 compared to 2050?
By 2050, there will be more than 4 times as many people in the 85 years and older age group as there are now, and almost 200 times as many as there were in 1900.
what gender has high life expectancy
females
what is the gender differential for african americans v caucasians
- af american - 6.5 years
- caucasian - 4.8 years
how does life expectancy differ in african americans vs caucasion patients
Blacks have a lower life expectancy than whites through age 75 and then have a higher life expectancy at age 85.
how much longer can the average person live after reaching age 85
6-7 years
how long do males v females live after reaching 75 yo
males - 10 years
females - 12 years
who is the oldest person alive in august 2023
maria morera
116 yrs 175 days
who is the second oldest person
fusa tatsumi
what are the healthcare system advancements to address the increasing elderly population
- Medication prescribing practices
- Fall reduction
- Pain and symptom control
- Decreasing caregiver burden
- Transitions in medical care
- HOWEVER, a disconnect often remains between what happens in clinicians’ offices and what patients and their caregivers need at home
how does place of residence vary between women and men over the ago of 65
higher percentages of women live alone compared to men!
keep in mind this could be due to women living longer than men and losing their spouses earlier than men do so they live alone instead of with a spouse:(
