PSY BEH 113D Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Fecal Incontinence, Overactive Bladder, Aerobic Exercise
13 Jan 2020
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Use behavioral methods or, if necessary medications to treat incontinence and overactive bladder. Changes are relatively minor in esophagus, stomach, and lower digestive tract and reflect overall health status. Fecal incontinence affects ~4% of over-65 and can be controlled with behavior controls and diet. Composed of the heart, the arteries that circulate blood throughout the body away from the heart, and the veins that bring the blood back to the heart. Heart becomes less efficient at distributing blood. Plaque -hard deposits consisting of cholesterol, cellular waste products, calcium, and fibrin- forms inside of arteries. Less in physically active adults (aerobic activities) Hdls = good fats , carry lipids to liver to be excreted. Ldls = bad fats , carry cholesterol to arteries. Cardiovascular system aerobic exercise + diet. How could older adults be encouraged to exercise on a regular basis. Adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night. Consequences: daytime sleepiness & fatigue, risk of falling, decreased concentration.
