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This medical PowerPoint presentation is about effects of chronic illness on older adults. Chronic illness and aging are closely related. As people age, their risk of developing chronic illnesses increases. Chronic illnesses are conditions that last for a long time, often for the rest of a persons life, and can significantly impact a persons quality of life.

Some common chronic illnesses that affect older adults include heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, cancer, and dementia. These conditions can lead to functional limitations, disability, and dependence on others for care.

The management of chronic illness in older adults requires a holistic approach that takes into account the individuals medical, social, and psychological needs. Effective management of chronic illness involves working closely with healthcare professionals, following a healthy lifestyle, taking medications as prescribed, and monitoring symptoms.

As people age with chronic illnesses, it is important to maintain their independence and quality of life as much as possible. This can involve modifications to the home environment, participation in social activities, and access to appropriate healthcare services.

Overall, chronic illness and aging can present significant challenges, but with proper management and support, older adults with chronic illnesses can lead fulfilling lives.

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CHRONIC ILLNESS AND AGING
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CHRONIC ILLNESS: A long-lasting illness (in contrast to ACUTE illness, which is temporary) Most common in older adults Heart disease Cancer Cerebrovascular disease (stroke)
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HEART DISEASE: Principal cause of death among o.a.’s Accounts for significant morbidity, disablement & inactivity among o.a.’s Dominant factor--atherosclerosis (build-up of fatty deposits within arterial walls)
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Mechanism: Atherosclerotic buildup------> Narrowing of arteries supplying blood to the heart-----> ISCHEMIA (denial of adequate blood supply)
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Ischemic heart disease also known as: coronary heart disease (CHD) coronary artery disease A common form: myocardial infarction (heart attack) persistence of deficient blood supply, tissue dies. Dead area: an infarct
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Heart attack may also result from: Cardiac arrest-- some interruption of normal pattern of cardiac contraction Coronary thrombosis--sudden blockage of coronary artery with a blood clot Strenuous exercise resulting in suddenly increased need for O2
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Mortality associated with MI: Over 70--2x that under age 70 Symptoms of MI may differ in older people than in younger ones
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“…while complete absence of chest pain is very rare in acute myocardial infarction up to middle age, it is a ‘mundane occurrence’ in old people” “…only about 1/3 of elderly patients present with a classical prolonged episode of chest pain”. (Kart & Kinney, p. 111)
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Heart Disease: Modifiable Risk Factors: Cigarette smokers 2x MI rate of non-smokers High BP High serum cholesterol levels Diabetes Obesity Sedentary lifestyle
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Healthy People 2000 goals: 1. Increase prop. Of people whose high BP is under control 2. Reduce mean-serum cholesterol levels 3. Reduce dietary fat intake & average unsaturated fat intake 4. Reduce prevalence rates of obese/oveweight adults
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5. Increase proportion of children & adults engaging in regular, daily physical activity at least 30 min/day 6. Reduce cigarette smoking among people age 20 and older http://www.health.gov/healthypeople
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CANCER 2nd leading cause of death in U.S. Incidence increases with age--Why? Most forms of cancer have a long latent period; initiating factors start during youth increasing age and accompanying physiological changes make one more susceptible to actions of carcinogens
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CA, cont’d …onset and management of many cancers do not vary greatly in the old and young. Prevention is still the order of the day regarding cancer.” p. 113. This includes:
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1. Avoiding unnecessary exposure to ionizing & ultraviolet radiation 2. Implementing hygienic measures in occupations involving exposure to CA-producing chemicals & dusts 3. Avoiding exposure to tobacco & cigarette smoke 4. Have periodic preventive medical exams.
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CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE Results from: changes in blood vessels that serve the brain tissue cerebral infarction cerebral hemorrhage
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When a portion of the brain is completely denied blood, a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), or stroke results Severity is determined by location and total amount of brain tissue involved
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After diseases of the heart, malignant neoplasms, & accidents, cerebrovascular disease is the fourth-leading cause of death in the U.S.
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Cerbral Thrombosis Main cause of stroke in o.a.’s Occurs when a formed clot becomes lodges in an already narrowed artery.
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Stroke in evolution: May develop over hours or even days Symptoms can appear within minutes or hours after onset
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Transient ischemic attacks (TIA’S)--”mini-strokes” Warning signs of an impending stroke Transitory symptoms: sudden motor weakness speech dysfunction dizziness sudden changes in vision (especially in one eye) sudden falls
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Cerbral Embolism: Another cause of strokes Thrombus forms elsewhere in the body and travels to obstruct a vessel supplying the brain The onset of the stroke and its damage is immediate
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Damage from Strokes One-sided weakness or paralysis Sensory disturbances Aphasia (speech disorders) Mental symptoms Rehab should begin immediately
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APHASIA Impaired ability to comprehend or express verbal language Receptive aphasia: difficulty in processing external stimuli; may not understand other’s speech or what is read familiar objects may become unrecognizable
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Expressive aphasia A person understands what is said but cannot form the words or gestures to respond to stimuli May be incorrectly associated with mental deterioration