caring for older people health & social jhzscfsdkh 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Health & Social CareCaring for older peopleASAll boards Created by: reynoldsCreated on: 21-05-12 16:15 *Circulatory system - heart attack chest pain, shortness of breath, sweating, vomiting drugs that dissolve blood clots, bed rest, pain relief, oxygen - stroke paralysis down 1 side, slurred speech, blurred vision, dizziness counselling, speech therapy, occupational therapy, asprin, regular exercise, control weight 1 of 6 *Sensory impairments - cataracts - loss of sight - loss of hearing - glaucoma 2 of 6 *Muscular skeletal - osteoperosis calcium, reduce alcohol intake/smoking, hormone treatments, exercise = bone density - osteo arthritis anti-inflammatory drugs for pain, physiotherapy = relieves pain & strengthens muscles, exercise, maintain ideal weight 3 of 6 *Nervous system - senile dementia (alzheimers) drugs to slow the loss of mental function, techniques to aid memory eg lists - multiple sclerosis blurred vision, numbness, tiredness, loss of sense of touch - parkinsons 4 of 6 *Respiratory system - asthma - lung cancer - emphysema - bronchitis 5 of 6 *Digestive system - IBS - bowel cancer - chrohns disease 6 of 6
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