, degenerative joint disease in which there is progressive deterioration and abrasion of
joint cartilage & with formation of new bone at the joint surfaces
osteoporosis
bone condition characterized by low bone density an porous bone
ABCDs for detecting unhealthy moles
Asymmetry, Border Irregularity, Color, Diameter
why do people lose height when they age?
vertebrae/vertebrae discs become thinner, bad posture (kyphosis), compression
fracture due to osteoperosis
2 conditions that are not age related
1. pleural effusion 2. sudden onset incontinence (condition related, UTI in older adults)
what area of the ear is affected with gradual hearing impairment?
inner ear (hair on the area of corti)
what age-related changes happen to the heart
left ventricle becomes thicker which decreases the size of the heart chamber,
myocardium becomes weaker with age therefore needs to pump faster
what age-related changes influence nocturia
shrinking bladder, less volume of urine required to trigger stretch receptors
age-related circulatory issues
venous insufficiency, bony prominences cutting off circulation, lack of exercise
Age related changes of the heart...
-Atherosclerotic Plaque
-Ischemic tissue
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