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Elderly Health PRESENTED BY: MR. FATHI SAAD Health Care of Elderly Population aging and the rapid increase in percentage and number of elderly people is a global phenomenon resulting from decreasing fertility and increasing life expectancy. It is e...

Elderly Health PRESENTED BY: MR. FATHI SAAD Health Care of Elderly Population aging and the rapid increase in percentage and number of elderly people is a global phenomenon resulting from decreasing fertility and increasing life expectancy. It is expected that by 2030, more people than ever will be at risk of developing chronic diseases. ill-health. dependence that often accompany advanced old age. and Old age is not a disease but a normal and inevitable biological phenomenon.  Common Terms Gerontology is a Comprehensive study of aging and its problems. While Geriatrics is a branch of medicine that focused on the health care of aged people. Old age: period of life when impairment of physical and mental functions becomes increasingly manifested in comparison to the previous years of life. Aging is "predictable, progressive, universal deterioration in various physiological systems, mental and physical, behavioral, and biomedical. It is a natural process which cannot be prevented but can be promoted and protected". The definition of older adult varies depending on different perspectives and purposes. For example, gerontologists traditionally focus on persons aged 60 years and older. Researchers identify subgroups of older adults as younger old (65-75), older-old (75-85), and oldest old (85+). According to WHO.most developed countries have accepted the chronological age of 65 years and above as a definition of elderly or older persons  The Goal of Elderly Health A World Health Organization scientific group has defined the goal of the elderly health as "maintenance of a minimum level of autonomy, improve the quality of life and provision a greater security, dignity and comfort”. Older persons should have access to health care to help them to maintain or regain the optimum level of physical, mental and emotional well-being. The Goal of Elderly Health Older persons should be able to live in dignity and security and be free of exploitation and physical or mental abuse. They should be treated fairly regardless of age, gender disability or other status. They should be able to enjoy human rights and fundamental freedoms when residing in any shelter health care facility. including full respect for ther dignity, beliefs, needs and privacy  The Goal of Elderly Health They should have access to adequate food, water, shelter, clothing and health care through the provision of income, family and community support and self-help. They should have the opportunity to work and access to appropriate educational and training programs. They should be able to live in environments that are safe Risk Factors in elderly health ❑Individual factors: ❑Environmental factors: Habits and behaviors: such as Home environment: such as safe Tobacco. Physical activity, housing. Clean water, clean air Healthy eating. Oral health and and safe foods Alcohol. Transportation. Genetic factors. Social environment: such as having diseases Social support, Violence and abuse  Characteristics of elderly people An insecurity associated with a feeling of inability to meet the demands of life Difficulty in adjusting from a work routine to one of retirement. Inability to find avenues of service that will provide personal satisfaction. Apprehension about health. Health problems of elderly people Loss of confidence Arthritis and rheumatism Disorders of vision Loss of hearing Movement disorders Accidents Diabetes mellitus Hypertension Cardiovascular diseases  Health problems of elderly people Prostate enlargement Depression and anxiety Senile dementia Delirium and Alzheimer's diseases Malnutrition Substance abuse. Urinary incontinence. Parkinson's disease. What are the Needs of Older People? Health and social care. Safety and security Companionship. Love and respect. Health education. Healthy nutrition