Less Than Functional Research Paper
Running head: LESS THAN FUNCTIONAL
Less than Functional
HCS 433
December 23, 2013
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LESS THAN FUNCTIONAL
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Less than Functional
System integration
Wilhelm Ostwald (n.d.) once said, “In specific circumstances the period of aging decline can set in earlier in a particular organ than in the organism as a whole which, in a certain general or theoretical sense, is left a cripple or invalid”. As a person ages biology and environment can have a variety of affects on the systems of the body, including loss of functionality. The systems of the human body are interconnected, therefore inability of an organ or tissue to function in one system can directly impact the functionality of another system. This makes the body more …show more content…
The medical term for biological, chemical, and physical changes of aging is known as senescence. Loss of function into downward spiral
As the University of Phoenix (2013) HCS 433 syllabus states, “Often, a loss of function will begin a so-called downward spiral in the life of an elderly person, affecting his or her independence and quality of life” (p. 4). This statement is both significant and valid for the aging population, however one key factor can determine the extent of the downward spiral: attitude.
How one mentally accepts the physical and biological changes contributes to the success of senescence (Foos & Clark, 2008). When working with the elderly it is important to address their functionality on various levels, such as physical, intellectual, social, occupational, spiritual, environmental, and financial. A decrease in capacity at any of these levels may require additional social support from family, friends, or caregivers.
LESS THAN FUNCTIONAL
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Mind over matter
It has been said that the mind is the first thing to go, but many elderly people would argue that they notice physical changes long before they lose mental faculties. Misplacing an item …show more content…
2). An elderly person with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is at a greater risk for stroke or heart attack.
Brain and heart functions
The higher propensity for stroke is not limited to elderly; however because many adults are living longer there is an increased probability of more than one health condition. Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted either by blockage or rupture a blood vessels carrying blood full of fresh oxygen and nutrients (Health in Aging, 2012). There are two types of stroke, the most common, Ischemic stroke the result of a blockage by a blood clot; and
Hemorrhagic stroke is when a blood vessel to the brain hemorrhages leaking blood into the brain
(Health in Aging, 2012). Ischemic strokes can occur from a clot coming from the heart after a heart attack because of the damage previously sustained from high blood pressure. Irregular heart rhythms known as arterial fibrillation (A-Fib) can also cause clots that end in
Less than Functional
HCS 433
December 23, 2013
1
LESS THAN FUNCTIONAL
2
Less than Functional
System integration
Wilhelm Ostwald (n.d.) once said, “In specific circumstances the period of aging decline can set in earlier in a particular organ than in the organism as a whole which, in a certain general or theoretical sense, is left a cripple or invalid”. As a person ages biology and environment can have a variety of affects on the systems of the body, including loss of functionality. The systems of the human body are interconnected, therefore inability of an organ or tissue to function in one system can directly impact the functionality of another system. This makes the body more …show more content…
The medical term for biological, chemical, and physical changes of aging is known as senescence. Loss of function into downward spiral
As the University of Phoenix (2013) HCS 433 syllabus states, “Often, a loss of function will begin a so-called downward spiral in the life of an elderly person, affecting his or her independence and quality of life” (p. 4). This statement is both significant and valid for the aging population, however one key factor can determine the extent of the downward spiral: attitude.
How one mentally accepts the physical and biological changes contributes to the success of senescence (Foos & Clark, 2008). When working with the elderly it is important to address their functionality on various levels, such as physical, intellectual, social, occupational, spiritual, environmental, and financial. A decrease in capacity at any of these levels may require additional social support from family, friends, or caregivers.
LESS THAN FUNCTIONAL
3
Mind over matter
It has been said that the mind is the first thing to go, but many elderly people would argue that they notice physical changes long before they lose mental faculties. Misplacing an item …show more content…
2). An elderly person with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is at a greater risk for stroke or heart attack.
Brain and heart functions
The higher propensity for stroke is not limited to elderly; however because many adults are living longer there is an increased probability of more than one health condition. Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted either by blockage or rupture a blood vessels carrying blood full of fresh oxygen and nutrients (Health in Aging, 2012). There are two types of stroke, the most common, Ischemic stroke the result of a blockage by a blood clot; and
Hemorrhagic stroke is when a blood vessel to the brain hemorrhages leaking blood into the brain
(Health in Aging, 2012). Ischemic strokes can occur from a clot coming from the heart after a heart attack because of the damage previously sustained from high blood pressure. Irregular heart rhythms known as arterial fibrillation (A-Fib) can also cause clots that end in