Aging and Health in Older Adults

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What is the relationship between life expectancy and livable communities?

Back

Longer life expectancy means more people live into 'oldest-old' and 'advanced-old' categories. Livable communities allow older adults to maintain independence, reduce isolation, and improve quality of life.

Front

What are the developmental challenges for the young-old (65–74)?

Back

Adjust to retirement, reduced income, maintaining health/preventing illness.

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What are the developmental challenges for the middle-old (75–84)?

Back

Coping with sensory loss, physical decline, grief/loss of peers, maintaining independence.

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What are the developmental challenges for the oldest-old (85–99)?

Back

Frailty, dependence on caregivers, coping with chronic illness, end-of-life planning.

Front

What are the developmental challenges for the advanced-old (100+)?

Back

Extreme frailty, preparing for end of life, maintaining dignity, limited social supports.

Front

What common health problems affect all older adults?

Back

Hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, sensory impairments, fall risk.

Front

What common health problems affect the young-old?

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Obesity, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes.

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What common health problems affect the middle-old?

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Osteoporosis, fractures, COPD, hearing/vision loss.

Front

What common health problems affect the oldest-old and advanced-old?

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Dementia, frailty, pressure injuries, incontinence, malnutrition.

Front

What should a nurse check before giving a back massage?

Back

Check pulse and blood pressure; ask about any cardiac conditions.