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13 Cards in this Set
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At what age does the body functions begin to decline? |
Late 60s |
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What might you experience as a result of the decline? |
Hearing loss in higher frequencies Far- sighted Impaired night vision Joints become stiffer and bones lose calcium and become brittle. This leads to an increased risk of features
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Why do many older people develop narrowing of the arteries and other blood vessels? |
Fats such as cholesterol being laid down in the walls of the blood vessels |
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This process of “clogging up” is called... |
Atherosclerosis |
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Atherosclerosis can result in... |
Higher blood pressure Risk of a stroke Heart attack Chest pain Breathlessness |
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What are the risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease? |
Family history of cardiovascular disease Ethnic background Poor lifestyle choices (smoking, obesity, lack of exercise) |
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What happens to the brain functions as you age? |
It begins to decline. Blood flow to the brain also decreases. |
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What can speed up the age related decline in brain function? |
High cholesterol Diabetes Physical exercise can slow it down |
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What is osteoarthritis? |
A degenerative disease, as a result of wear and tear of the joints and the ageing process. It is the most common type of arthritis in the UK. |
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What happens to the senses as we age? |
Sensory awareness gradually decreases. This can lead to a range of physical problems |
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Why may energy requirements change in older age? |
Due to the reduced absorption of nutrients |
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What is dementia? |
A brain disorder that seriously affects a persons ability to carry out daily tasks and activities |
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What is the most common form of dementia? |
Alzheimer’s disease |
