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What biological theories inform of knowledge of aging?
biological/stochastic & developmental/gentric-hormones
What happens to the skin with age?
thins, reduced cell replacement, decreased collogen and elastin, less sensory input, hair growth, and less blood supply
low vision, driving, home modifications, ADL/IADL completion
decreases! (lower metabolism, mental alterness, & decreased temperture regulation)
What are some cardiovascular conditions related to aging?
increase risk of clots, cardiac dysrhythmias, heart disease, stroke, PVD
What are some subareas do OTs cover under health prevention and promotion?
education, technology, advocacy, supporting work/retirement, social participation, leisure
What is presbycusis?
age related hearing loss (30% of people 65-74 how this, 50% 75+)
What are soem common conditions of the nervous system related to aging?
dementia, movement disorders, depression, falls/releated injuries
what is health?
a state of physical, mental, social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
What are common low-vision pathologies in older adults?
what are some common digestive that come with aging?
oral pain, poor nutrition, weight change, peptic ulcers/gastritis, diverticulitis, incontinence
What are common muscular and skeletal systsem changes?
osteoporosis, fractures, falls, join destruction/replacement, osteoarthrisis, chronic pain
functional assessment: visual functioning questionnaire, functional observation of ADL/IADLs
screening tools: acuity eye chart, color acuity, contrast sensitivity
What are common hormone and repoductive conditions related to aging?
infertility, changes in sexual funciton, higher risk of yeast infections & urinary incontinence, changes in mood, risk of bladder/vaginal/uterus prolapse
What are common age related respiratory conditions?
COPD, aspiration, sensory loss/neruopathy