Kinesiology 3413A/B Lecture 7: Lecture 7 - What happens as we age? P1
30 Jan 2019
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Part 1: list 10 to 15 typical changes in physiologic function that occur with advanced aging, and why they are important to consider when working with clients/patients, know 5 characteristics common to super-agers". Decreased bone density especially for elderly women who have gone through menopause. Decreased muscular power from less fast-twitch fibres. Glucose tolerance is impaired in the pancreas. Need to know table 2 in the physical activity and aging reading exam** Percentage declines that you may expect from aging (read section 1, 2, 3) **hallmark deficits = (1) reduction in aerobic capacity (2) sarcopenia, muscle atrophy (3) changes in body composition = all lead to increased risk of falls, chronic disease, and shorter life span. Neurologic: hippocampal atrophy primarily responsible for memory, lead to reduction in attention span, cognitive impairments (memory, attention span, reaction time, executive function, affective impairments aka. mood disorders and get angry faster. The brain shrinks, certain regions of the brain get smaller.
