My remarkable padlet by https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb en-us 2023-09-25 12:27:46 UTC 2023-09-25 13:27:18 UTC hello@padlet.com what is dementia? t4richards https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719260389 Dementia is the general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities. 


]]> 2023-09-25 12:42:03 UTC https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719260389 Chronic health problems that may arise with age n1mullen https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719263708 Ageing increases the risk of chronic diseases, such as: dementia, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, and cancer.
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the most common chronic illness, which also increases the risk of other health issues such as strokes and heart attacks.]]> 2023-09-25 12:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719263708 Physical changes regarding later adulthood https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719265575 Changes:
- changes in the skin and hair

This means that the skin will thin and become more frail, and begin to wrinkle. Your hair will also thin and fall out, causing balding. Hair will also turn grey

- mobility problems

Mobility issues are caused by a lack of physical activity and more frail bones. Chronic diseases can impact mobility too, such as arthritis

- hearing loss

Age related hearing loss is called presbycusis which may occur because of changes in the inner ear and auditory nerve, which relays signals from the ear to the brain

- eye sight difficulty

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of permanent sight loss. It damages the central vision of the eye, causing problems with reading, writing and other close work

- height and weight

A total of 1 to 3 inches in height is lost with aging. Changes in body weight vary for men and woman. Men often gain weight until they are in their 50s, and then begin to lose weight later in life, possibly related to a drop in the male sex hormone testosterone]]> 2023-09-25 12:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719265575 Signs and symptoms of dementia t4richards https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719269339 People with dementia have problems with:
  • memory
  • attention
  • communication
  • reasoning, judgment, and problem solving 

signs that point to dementia:
  • getting lost in familiar enviroments
  • using unusual words to refer to familiar objects
  • forgetting the name of a close family member or friend
  • forgetting old memories 
  • not being able to complete tasks independently
]]> 2023-09-25 12:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719269339 Loss of role https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719272989 As people age from middle adulthood to later adulthood they have less of a role to protect and care for their children as they would have gone through early adulthood. However, they may spend time with their grandchildren. They also would have retired if they were 65 or older, meaning they would not work as often. Dependency is key during this time as they may spend a lot of time alone and need to know how to look after themselves correctly, or even have a carer, meaning their roles would have been changed]]> 2023-09-25 12:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719272989 what increases the risk for dementia? t4richards https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719273459
  • Age
    The strongest risk factor for dementia is increasing age
  • Family history
    Those who have parents or siblings with dementia are more likely to develop dementia themselves.
  • Race/ethnicity
    Older African Americans are twice more likely to have dementia than whites. Hispanics 1.5 times more likely to have dementia than whites.
  • Poor heart health
    High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking increase the risk of dementia if not treated properly.
  • Traumatic brain injury
    Head injuries can increase the risk of dementia, especially if they are severe or occur repeatedly.

    • ]]>     2023-09-25 12:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719273459     n1mullen https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719273757 2023-09-25 12:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719273757 Bereavement and loss https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719276449 As people in reach their later adulthood they may begin to loose close friends or parents who were older than them. This can be difficult. They may also struggle to live alone and have less immediate care for them if a partner had also passed away]]> 2023-09-25 12:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719276449 How physical problems arise in older age https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719279511 2023-09-25 12:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719279511 Changes in the body - physiological t4richards https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719286586
  • certain parts of the brain shrinks, including those important to learning and other complex mental activities
  • bones tend to shrink in size and density, weakening hem and making them more susceptible to fracture. 
  • muscles generally lose strength, endurance and flexibility

    • ]]>     2023-09-25 12:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719286586     t4richards https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719294480 2023-09-25 13:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719294480 t4richards https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719295533 2023-09-25 13:03:58 UTC https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719295533 Mental health concerns that may arise during later adulthood https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719297543 During retirement, people may struggle with feelings of loneliness due to isolation and loss of role. Bereavement can also play a role in feelings of loneliness. This can contribute to feeling low and depressed, anxious, and result in lower self esteem and further withdrawal and isolation. It is important to try and get involved in local clubs and activities and to keep active as these can be beneficial to you mentally]]> 2023-09-25 13:05:12 UTC https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719297543 Social isolation n1mullen https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719297881 Older people are especially vulnerable to loneliness and isolation, which can have a serious affect on their health. people can become socially isolated for a variety of different reasons, such as getting older or weaker, leaving a workplace after a long period of time, not having family around often, deaths of loved ones, or because of illness and disease.
    Its easy to feel left alone, and when alone you can feel more vulnerable, which can then lead to other illnesses such as depression or a serious decline in physical health and mental wellbeing.
    Someone who is alone can find it hard to reach out to someone, due to pride and not wanting to become dependant on anyone. This leads to most older people becoming lonely, and them feeling as though they can't ask for help because of the stigma surrounding the topic of loneliness.]]>     2023-09-25 13:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719297881     Aging: What to expect t4richards https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719300546 2023-09-25 13:07:00 UTC https://padlet.com/t4richards/s5abh9miiie650lb/wish/2719300546