Effects of Ageing (Part II)
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- Effects of Ageing -- (part II)
- Reduced Absorption of Nutrients
- Caused by:
- reduced production of gastric hydrochloric acid
- prevents the breakdown of proteins, fats and carbs
- deterioration of the function of the digestive organs and lining
- reduced production of gastric hydrochloric acid
- Effects
- vitamin D - increased risk of osteoporosis, cancer and diabetes
- calcium - causes bone loss and increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures
- magnesium - impacts on the immune system and function of the heart
- Caused by:
- Dementia and Alzheimer's
- Risk Factors
- a stroke - brain's blood supply is restricted, causing loss of brain cells
- lifestyle factors - e.g. smoking, lack of exercise/poor diet
- age
- Effects of Alzheimer's
- Early Stage - decline in STM, impairment in thinking and problem solving
- Later Stage - language impairment, lack of judgement, emotional outbursts, changes in behaviour
- Final Stage - no recognition of family members, unable to care for self, almost total loss of memory, and death
- Support Needed for Alzheimer's
- Early Stage - medication, counselling, memory clinics
- Later Stage - respite care, medication, support with personal care
- Final Stage - residential care, personal care, end-of-life care
- Risk Factors
- Reduced Absorption of Nutrients
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