Cardiovascular
The number one cause of death in adults over the age of 50
What is cardiovascular diseases
The function of the respiratory system
What is to transport oxygen and dispose of carbon dioxide from the bloodstream
A neurologist is
Someone who treats problems in the nervous system
Ways to prevent musculoskeletal decline
What is being physically active, maintaining proper diet and a healthy weight, and resistance training
Name the 5 senses
What is sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell
A Myocardial Infarction is also known as
What is a heart attack
COPD stands for...
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Common neurodegenerative diseases that older adults may face
What are: dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's
The reduction of bone mass and density
What is osteoporosis
What may hyposmia (decline of smell) lead to
What is distinguishing differences in tastes, leading to loss of appetite
What other issues can cardiovascular issues lead to
What is heart attack OR stroke OR muscle weakness OR blood pressure issues
Things that can irritate your respiratory tract
What is smoking OR pollutants OR food/drink
What happens to fluid intelligence as we age
What is decreases
Older adults are at a higher risk of falls due to what?
What is the weakening of bones and muscles, and declining balance
True or false: Men are affected by hearing loss more than women
What is true
Good ways to maintain heart health as you age
What is proper diet OR exercise OR maintain healthy weight OR manage stress
The causes of pneumonia
What is a bacterial OR viral infection of the lungs
Causes of sleep disturbances
What are insomnia, breathing disorders, pain, and medication
Destruction of joint cartilage which causes rubbing between the underlying bones
What is arthritis
The cause of cataracts
What is the clouding of the lens
The warning signs of a heart attack
What is chest pain/pressure OR shooting pain down arm OR shortness of breath, OR lightheadedness/nausea
Why is it more common for older adults to experience respiratory issues
What is a weakened immune system and respiratory muscle atrophy
Contribute stop the declining of gross and fine motor skills for an older adult
What is decreased functioning in the motor control centers of the brain
Loss of bone mass in the vertebrae will lead to
What is becoming shorter
What are factors that influence one's perception of taste
What are medications OR decrease in saliva production OR oral disorders