Wellness and aging Flashcards
How many people are above age 50
1/3 chiro patients
What is the fastest growing population subset
Over 85
How many people over 65 are living in nursing homes
Less than 5%
How many 65-69 years old have no problem with self care
85%
How many of those over 85 have no problem in self care
Over 50%
What is the biggest shortage in trained healthcare professionals
Those trained in geriatrics
Top causes of death over 65
Heart disease>cancer>stroke
Who is the most compliant patient
Patient over 65
What are normal age related changes (3)
Dec muscle mass
Incr atrophy (esp lower extremities)
Dec isometric strength (bc disuse)
First two muscles to decrease in geriatrics
Quads and gluts
How much bone mass decrease?
1% per year pre menopause
2-3% per year post menopause
Aging of GI tract (4 things)
Dec Carb splitting enzymes
Dec basal gastric Hcl
Dec gastric Intrinsic factor
Dec Ca via d absorption
Aging of heart and circulatory system (4)
Dec vascular compliance
Dec Cardiac reserve and output
Dec Organ perfusion
Incr peripheral resistance
Pulmonary changes (4)
Dec Chest wall
Dec Lung tissue compliance
Incr alveolar size w/ dec o2 exchange
Dec vital capacity
Which senses decline in older age
All 5!
