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| Buildup of neuritic plaques & neurofibrillary tangles in the brain as the neurons degenerate. Cause is unknown. Warning signs of this are difficulty performing familiar tasks, memory loss, & using incorrect words or not finding words to express yourself. |
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| regular health maintenance routines/assessed for their activities & diet, medication,smoking & alcohol intake. |
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| Parkinson’s disease, osteoporosis, , arthritis, multiple sclerosis, heart conditions, respiratory condition, or other conditions. |
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| The most common changes that are seen in the elderly. |
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| Condition of memory loss, confusion, & sometimes agitation & aggression. The degree of dementia is proportional to the loss of substance in the frontal lobes of the brain. Early signs/decreased ability to control emotions. |
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| The best way to prevent this is early intervention with the patient & the caregiver. |
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| Are the fastest growing group in the U.S. |
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| Peripheral vision decreases & sensitivity to light increases in the elderly |
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| kidneys decrease in size, with less ability to filter harmful waste by-products. The bladder decreases in size and its walls lose elasticity. |
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| Hearing loss is expected, to one degree or another. At age 60, the elderly begin to have a decreased ability to hear low-frequency tones. |
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| stand in front of the person /Speak slowly & distinctly, but do NOT shout. |
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| Dangerously low body temperature |
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| There is a noticeable decrease in this in the elderly at age 70. |
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| When muscles become smaller and lose mass. |
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| A lack of sensation due to reduced nerve function. Is found in the elder, as well as in some diabetic patients. |
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| - Orthostatic Hypotension |
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| Decreased blood pressure when changing position |
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| Loss of bone mass over 2.5%. Is the most common musculoskeletal disorder found in the elderly. |
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| caregiver is not providing physical /psycosocial care/ignoring need for care |
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| Noncancerous prostate disease/discomfort during urination. 80% of men over the age of 60 have this. |
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| There is a noticeable decrease in this in the elderly at age 70. |
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| Having low mental functioning. |
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| Patients with this often become angry & frustrated. |
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| Many changes occur to the skin in old age. The epithelium & subcutaneous tissues thin with age. Skin loses its elasticity & wrinkles. The skin becomes drier & more fragile. |
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| These senses are dulled as a person ages. |
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