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Aging Process: What is Happening to the Body and What Does it Mean? Summary
Aging Process: What is Happening to the Body and What Does it Mean? 3 Contact Hours
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Author Suzanne Greenwalt, PT, DPT, CCS, GCS
Licensed physical therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from A.T. Still University, Master in Physical Therapy from Saint Louis University. Worked in a variety of clinical settings including rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities, acute care and outpatient rehabilitation. Board certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist, board certified Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Specialist. Educator in two Doctor of Physical Therapy programs, Educator and mentor in geriatric residency.
LEARNING OUTCOMES • Breakdown two changes that occur to the vertebral column with aging • Analyze two contributing factors to decreased bone density that occurs in older adult • Characterize two changes that occur to the muscular system with aging • Analyze two functional implications of the changes that occur to the muscular system with aging • Classify three changes that occur in the cardiovascular systems with normal aging • Confirm two changes to the respiratory system with aging and explain how they impact the physical functioning of an older adult
• Analyze one way in which the changes that occur with aging in the nervous system affect function • Classify three differences between normal cognitive aging changes and dementia • Describe at least one difference between cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma • Analyze the differences between the four main types of incontinence • Break down at least three changes that occur with aging that result in older adults having an increased fall risk
S ELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
1. Risk factors of sarcopenia include: a. Advanced age b. Muscle disuse c. Hormonal changes d. All of the above 2. What is a non-modifiable risk factor for bone loss? a. Calcium intake b. Activity level c. Body mass index d. Ethnicity
3. What is true about atherosclerosis: a. Build up of lipid material under the surface of the epithelium of the vessels (i.e., plaque buildup in arteries) b. Increased thickness of connective tissue in the blood vessels c. Results in increased turbulence and resistance to blood flow d. Decreases systolic and diastolic blood pressure
ANSWERS: 1: D
2 : D
3: A
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