HLTC22H3 Lecture Notes - Dementia, Cardiovascular Disease, Osteoporosis
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Activities of daily living: adl six basic functions: bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring from bed to chair, continence, eating. In general, older people are more likely to need assistance with bathing than any other adl. By 85+ almost half of all women and more than a quarter of men have some iadl limitation. Health promotion in older adults: promoting good health behaviour habits is critical to decelerating the rate of aging, but changing unhealthy habits (such as smoking, drinking, poor diet, and being sedentary) is often extremely difficult. Models of health behaviour change: early models of behaviour change tended to emphasize behavioural or cognitive interventions. There are several models of health change, such as the self-efficacy and self-regulation models. In general, a person sets goals, monitors his/her own progress, and receives rewards for positive actions. Health education programs may also help delay or minimize the effects of emotional stress: health promotion includes health screening programs as well as outreach.
