AGE RELATED ILLNESS

Aging will affect all the physical and physiological process of the body. They are
more prone to infection and wear and tear diseases.. major health issues in elderly
are given below.

 Obesity and metabolic syndrome

 Arthritis
 Cancer
 Visual and hearing impairment
1. OBESITY AND METABOLIC SYNDROME
Above 60 and older there is always a risk of overweight and obesity. Decreased
Physical activity and sedentary life style are the main causes.
MANAGEMENT
Regular exercise, healthy fat intake, Consumption of omega 3, elimination of trans
fat and avoidance of sweet food.
2. ARTHRITIS
Leading cause of disability in old age and main reason are old injuries and overuse
MANAGEMENT
Avoid overuse, weight management and regular exercise
3.OSTEOPOROSIS-is a condition resulting from decrease in bone matrix or mass
 Stop smoking
 Get adequate calcium supplement
 Avoid sodas-that decrease calcium
 Vitamin D supplement for better absorption of calcium
4.CANCER
Cervical, endometrial, prostate and colon cancer are more common among elderly
MANAGEMENT
 Screening and early detection of risk group
 Life style modification like quit smoking and dietary modification
5. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Atherosclerosis , arrhythmias, heart failure, hypertension and stroke are common
MANAGEMNET
 Weight management
 Low fat diet
 Salt restriction
 Proper medicine
6. VISUAL AND HEARING IMPAIREMENT
 Cataract, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy are common eye disorders and
presbycusis is the most common ear problem.
MANAGEMENT
EYE
 Regular eye examination
 Eating food high in antioxidants
 Diabetic control
 Vitamin supplement
EAR
 Avoid noisy environment
 Use of hearing aids
7. INCOTINENENCE
Cause can be infection, inflammation, restricted mobility, detrusor muscle hyper
activity and impaired bladder contractility
MANAGEMENT
 Early diagnosis and treatment of infection
 Bladder training programme
 Pelvic floor exercises

NURSING MANAGEMENT
While caring elderly four aspects of care must be kept in mind

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quality
DIGNITYBAND RESPECT

 Value a person
 Respect dignity and privacy
 Show compassion and kindness
 Be trustworthy, dependable and courteous
 Be interested in getting to know him as a person and the people important
to him
 Listen and take time to talk with him
 Ask him for his view and opinion
QUALITY AND CARING
 Has the knowledge , skill and compliance’s to deliver high standards of
nursing care
 Recognize his personnel, spiritual and social needs as well as physical and
medical requirement
 Work with him in finding out what he needs and how he wish to cared for
 Develop a written plan of nursing care with patient using professional and
best practical guidelines
 Review the nursing care with client and respect the changing needs
 Keep record of his needs and care he received
 Provide support to the people who are important to the patient
 Work with other health care professionals and support workers to provide
care.
 Make sure that the patient is safe