HLTHAGE 1BB3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Long-Term Care, Jane Fonda, Dan Buettner
10 Mar 2016
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Longevity: 100 year old doctor video, volunteer at hospital. Biological theories: programmed theories genetic aging, programmed cellular senescence, bio clock, turn on & off, this senescence is process where cells deteriorate, endocrine theory, based on hormones, insulin & fluctuation in insulin production. Biology of aging video: the science of healthy aging; living better, not just longer, med doctor talk about bio aging tech, recommendations about behaviour, look at recommendation at end exam. Effects of aging: musculoskeletal system shape & content become less, w/out exercise loose strength, after. Seniors health status: 89% of seniors reported they were satisfied or very satisfied with life. In 2012, 44% of seniors reported their health to be very good or excellent. New pattern of health & illness: epidemiological transition. Gender: women get sicker but men die quicker, this gap is closing, more chronic illnesses for women (report more) Aboriginal elders health challenges: canadas most vulnerable, compared to canadian pop.
