OCTY1203 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Constipation, Abdominal Pain, Elder Abuse
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Gerontology the study of older people and aging. Geriatrics the branch of health care concerned with older people. Decrease vision o need for glasses and more light o sensitivity to glare o. Glaucoma leading cause of blindness in 35+ age group, it is the damage to optic nerve by intraocular pressure. 2 types: open angle most common asymptomatic until major damage occurs o acute closed angle sudden onset, very painful. No change in pain, heat and cold sensation. Decreased efficiency of the heart leading to increased blood pressure. Sleep patterns : older may need less sleep. Dental health: problems common, may lead to malnutrition. Changes in cognitive and sensory systems put elderly at increased risk. Physical exercise: invaluable, protects against hypertension and heart disease. Falls are the main cause for hospitalization in older adulthood. With consequences 10 15% suffer severe injuries, 2 (cid:1010)% suffe(cid:396) f(cid:396)a(cid:272)tu(cid:396)es & (cid:1004). (cid:1006) (cid:1005). (cid:1009)% suffe(cid:396) hip f(cid:396)a(cid:272)tu(cid:396)es. Primary aging occurs in every person following maturation.
