Geriatrics by Josue Pilarte https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b It is a medical specialty dedicated to the study of the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of diseases in the elderly. en-us 2022-12-07 00:15:25 UTC 2026-02-28 15:10:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f474.png Geriatric goals josuepilarte https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2411461196 Achieve the maintenance and functional recovery of the elderly person to achieve the maximum level of autonomy and independence.]]> 2022-12-07 00:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2411461196 To achieve this objective, the participation of health specialists, the family, caregivers, friends or a close social nucleus is required. josuepilarte https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2411463815 2022-12-07 01:01:43 UTC https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2411463815 Some actions are: josuepilarte https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2411471310 1.Optimization of care through the coordination of resources throughout the life cycle of the disease, aimed at improving quality and results (clinical, economic, quality of life, and satisfaction of users and professionals), especially in chronic diseases.]]> 2022-12-07 01:09:53 UTC https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2411471310 josuepilarte https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2411474580 2. Recognition of the complexity of the aging process and its outcomes: healthy elderly person, early frailty, risk of disability, terminal illness.]]> 2022-12-07 01:13:24 UTC https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2411474580 josuepilarte https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2411475723 3. Assistance for family members and caregivers facing decisions and care related to functional decline, loss of autonomy, caregiving, and the challenges posed by terminal illness.]]> 2022-12-07 01:14:33 UTC https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2411475723 josuepilarte https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2411490194 1. Anosognosia: The patient does not admit that something is really wrong with him, the cause of this deficit being organic damage that is really preventing him from said perception. characteristic of Alzheimer's disease]]> 2022-12-07 01:28:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2411490194 josuepilarte https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2411490556 2.Bradykinesia: The patient exhibits slowness of movement and speed (or hesitations/stops) as movements are continued. It is one of the cardinal symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD).

]]> 2022-12-07 01:28:39 UTC https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2411490556 josuepilarte https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2411490785 3. Disorientation: Mental state characterized by confusion regarding time, space, or who one is.]]> 2022-12-07 01:28:53 UTC https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2411490785 josuepilarte https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2411491850 4.Tremor: It is a rhythmic shaking movement in one or more parts of the body. It's involuntary, which means you can't control it. Tremor occurs due to muscle contractions.]]> 2022-12-07 01:29:56 UTC https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2411491850 josuepilarte https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2411492081 5. Apathy: Lack of interest and lack of motivation or enthusiasm in which a person finds himself and which leads to indifference to any external stimulus.]]> 2022-12-07 01:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2411492081 josuepilarte https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2411493144 6.Disinhibition: Diminution or loss of the normal control exerted by the cerebral cortex, resulting in poorly controlled or poorly restrained emotions or actions.]]> 2022-12-07 01:31:11 UTC https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2411493144 josuepilarte https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2411493534 7. Rigidity: Sensation that the mobility of a joint is limited or difficult. His arms look like she's carrying something heavy.His arms look as if he is carrying something heavy 
when he stretches them out. ]]> 2022-12-07 01:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2411493534 Who should go to the geriatrician? josuepilarte https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2412908730 1.People older than 65 years. The geriatrician recommends personal preventive activities to achieve healthy aging.
2. People over 65 years of age with more than three chronic diseases.
3. Patients older than 80 years, with or without chronic pathology.]]> 2022-12-07 16:52:00 UTC https://padlet.com/josuepilarte/gd8hyhlpk0ujia0b/wish/2412908730