Physiological functions
wane when people getting old. When we take care of the adult, we should take
heed to these changes. Here are some examples:
wane when people getting old. When we take care of the adult, we should take
heed to these changes. Here are some examples:
a. Endocrine: Adult
people easily get tired or even sick due to diminished endocrine function and
decreased metabolism. Be patient when dealing with these adult.
people easily get tired or even sick due to diminished endocrine function and
decreased metabolism. Be patient when dealing with these adult.
b. Renal: Owing to
decreased functioning of the renal system, old people may have problems such as
incontinence, frequent urination, etc. Assist them if they need toileting and,
be patient with them.
decreased functioning of the renal system, old people may have problems such as
incontinence, frequent urination, etc. Assist them if they need toileting and,
be patient with them.
c. Musculoskeletal: Obvious
changes such as general weakness could easily be seen in this kind of patients.
Assist them to move about if necessary. Yet, if the condition is safe while the
adult is able to move by himself/herself, simply let them go ahead. Be patient
with their slower motion.
changes such as general weakness could easily be seen in this kind of patients.
Assist them to move about if necessary. Yet, if the condition is safe while the
adult is able to move by himself/herself, simply let them go ahead. Be patient
with their slower motion.
d. Others: In
general, people’s bodily functioning decreased when they get older.
Nevertheless, old age is not synonymous with diseases. A majority of old people
could still lead a healthy life, whilst some may have heart, lung, liver or
intestinal diseases. Whatever health condition the adult may have, we should
give appropriate care, attention and assistance to meet their needs.
general, people’s bodily functioning decreased when they get older.
Nevertheless, old age is not synonymous with diseases. A majority of old people
could still lead a healthy life, whilst some may have heart, lung, liver or
intestinal diseases. Whatever health condition the adult may have, we should
give appropriate care, attention and assistance to meet their needs.
e.
Vision: In general, old people have a poorer vision. Some even
have cataract or glaucoma. Before starting every health care procedure or
examination, always tell them beforehand and ensure they are psychologically
prepared.
Vision: In general, old people have a poorer vision. Some even
have cataract or glaucoma. Before starting every health care procedure or
examination, always tell them beforehand and ensure they are psychologically
prepared.
f.
Hearing: The adult would have a lessened hearing ability. When
you need to talk loudly to them, avoid shouting.
Hearing: The adult would have a lessened hearing ability. When
you need to talk loudly to them, avoid shouting.
g. Touch: The
peripheral sense of some diabetes and under-nutrited patients drops much. So
when taking care of them, especially if they have pain due to diseases, never
overlook their response.
peripheral sense of some diabetes and under-nutrited patients drops much. So
when taking care of them, especially if they have pain due to diseases, never
overlook their response.
h. Skin: The
layer of subcutaneous fat in the adult is thinner than young people. Their skin
also loses elasticity due to dehydration. When moving the body of the adult,
beware of injuring their skin. Keep them warm during winter time.
layer of subcutaneous fat in the adult is thinner than young people. Their skin
also loses elasticity due to dehydration. When moving the body of the adult,
beware of injuring their skin. Keep them warm during winter time.
