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Define Senescence
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Refers to progressive deterioration of body systems that can increase the risk of mortality as an individual gets older.
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Explain the importance of knowing the difference between primary aging changes & secondary Changes in functional assesment
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Primary aging changes - normal changes
Secondary changes - disease r/t changes, ie dementia and arthritis. |
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kyphosis
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humpback of the upper spine
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presbycusis
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progressive loss of hearing; affects most ppl over age 65.
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