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1
Q

an older Australian person is aged?

A

over 65yrs

2
Q

an older aboriginal or torres strait islander person is aged?

A

over 50yrs

3
Q

young-old

A

60-74

4
Q

middle-old

A

75-84

5
Q

old-old

A

85-100

6
Q

cenetarian

A

> 100yrs

7
Q

as of 2017, _% of the population were older people?

A

15%

8
Q

the life expectancy of the indigenous population is how many years lower than the rest of the australian population?

A

8.6yrs

9
Q

many groups in the older population face these 2 things in healthcare

A

adversity and inequality

10
Q

which communities in the older population face adversity in particular?

A

indigenous, culturally diverse, verterans, rural, homeless, lgbtq+

11
Q

role of hypothalamus in the endocrine system (linked to endocrine theory)

A

releases hormones, controls pituitary gland

12
Q

pituitary gland (endocrine theory)

A

the ‘master gland’; produces a multitude of hormones from its location in the brain

13
Q

nervous system changes during ageing

A

reduced proprioception (body position), perception and response to stimuli

14
Q

how does the RESPIRATORY SYSTEM change as we age? what physiological changes does this result in?

A

lessened elasticity of lung tissue & thickened alveolar walls > leading to reduced oxygen delivery

15
Q

how does the SKELETAL MUSCLE change as we age and what does this lead to?

A

muscle size, strength, function and quality all decline > leading to loss in function

16
Q

how does the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM change as we age? what does this result in?

A

thinning GI tissue & reduced digestive function > reduced nutrient absorption and overall digestion

17
Q

how does the URINARY SYSTEM change during ageing? what does this lead to?

A

reduced kidney filtration > incontinence

18
Q

how does the SKELETAL SYSTEM change? what does this increase?

A

reduced bone density; increase arthritic joints

19
Q

how does BODY COMPOSITION change during ageing?

A

fat mass accumulates

20
Q

how does the ENDOCRINE SYSTEM change?

A

reduced hormone production

21
Q

how does the cardiovascular system change? what does this reduce?

A

overall structural changes in the heart and blood vessels > reduced cardiovascular capacity

22
Q

how does the IMMUNE SYSTEM change? leading to what?

A

immunosenescence ? impaired ability in fighting off disease & infection

23
Q

immunosenescence

A

gradual deterioration of the immune system due to ageing

24
Q

how does the INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM change during ageing?

A

dermis thins, weaking the skin, sweating mechanisms diminish

25
Q

which lifestyle choices and biological circumstances have been shown to accelerate ageing?

A
  • gender
  • race
  • ill health
  • relationship status
  • occupation
  • certain medication
  • socioeconomic status
  • physical activity
26
Q

“healthy ageing” is described as…

A

the ability to do the things we value for as ong as possible

27
Q

ageism is..

A

stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination against people on the basic of age

28
Q

effects of ageism on the older population

A
  • reduced employment opportunities and social service access

- marginalisation and exclusion

29
Q

what was formed by the aus gov in october 2018 after recieving thousands of complaints from aged care consumers, carers, families, workers and the like?

A

Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety

30
Q

what do the royal commission into ACQS do?

A

work to improve and regulate conditions within aged care services, ensuring that there are enough good quality and accessible services for all of the aged care population, regardless of their disability, socioeconomic status etc.