c one- physical changes of ageing

Question 1

what happens to older people with cardiovascular issues

Answer 1

1. develop narrowed arteries and blood vessels
2. ‘clogging up’ called atherosclerosis increases risks of strokes and heart attacks
3. blood vessels work harder causes breathlessness and chest pains

Question 2

what are some risk factors that could lead to cardiovascular diseases

Answer 2

= strokes and heart diseases
= numerous extensive surgeries
= change in routine, diet
=smoking, hypertension

Question 3

what is degeneration of nervous tissue

Answer 3

–> senses depend of nervous system
–> as we age brain function declines.
reaction times are slower
risk of accidents are high

Question 4

where can loss or nerve damage in later adulthood

Answer 4

. hearing loss
. nerve loss in fingers
. eye disease
. loss of taste and smell

Question 5

what is oesteoathritis

Answer 5

> degenerative disease, a result of wear and tear of joints and the ageing process
causes joints to become painful and stiff- hips, knees, back and neck
family history and obesity increases chances

Question 6

what are symptoms of this

Answer 6

1. thinning and roughening or joint cartilage
2. pain and swelling
3. bony outgrowths and spurs
4. difficulty walking

Question 7

what are issues may the elderly have with maintaining a nutritional diet

Answer 7

• cost of having to maintain diets can be difficult to pay with no job