NURS-1004EL Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Urinary System, Stress Management, Integumentary System
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Week 3: healthy aging and age related changes. 3 alternate format questions read chapter 24 of cfn. #1 demographic trends in canada relating to aging. Older adult: anyone who is older than 65 years. Older adults are the fastest growing age group in canada. 2006: 14. 1% of canadian population were older adults. 2011: 14. 8% of canadian population were older adults. Maritimes: 16% of population are older adults (highest in canada) Alberta: 11. 1% older adults (lowest in canada) By 2036: 24. 5% of canadian population will be > 65 years old. Why the increase in older adults: people are living longer, the aging of the baby boom generation. #2 nursing care of the older adults actively involved in communities. Do not loose independence due to illness. Most are capable of remaining independent with when adequate support is live in private homes small amount live in an institutional setting aging does not mean disability available.
