AGEING

AGED
• Aging is a normal process and it affects the
functions of organs and degeneration of body
structures
 MYHS

• they prevent prosperity and progress in life

• They have supernatural powers
• They can not contribute to the society
• They are linked to ancestors
•
 ROLES

• decision making is maintained

• Traditional judges in the family
• They are leaders at cerminonies and religious
functions
• They care for the young ones
• They educate history ,marriage, puberty rites
• Encouragement of discipline
•
 NEEDS OF THE AGED

• Good shelter
• Adequate clothing
• Food nutrition
• Love and attention
• Adequate income
• A care taker / company
• Access to good health
•
 CHANGES THAT OCCUR
• Cardiovascular system: arteriosclerosis wound healing is delayed
• Respiratory system: slowed respiration (cold and pneumonia )
• Sensory organs:
• winked skin ,skin and hair ,falls off easily , nails become thick and brittle
• Vision is impaired : lens
• Hearing is impaired
• Smell is declined
• Touch is declined
• Musculoskeletal
• Wasting of muscles
• Bones become fragile
• Kyphosis (spine curves )
• Osteoporosis (calcium losses )
 CONTI
• Musculoskeletal
• Wasting of muscles
• Bones become fragile
• Kyphosis (spine curves )
• Osteoporosis (calcium losses )
• Gastrointestinal
• Constipation
• Inadequate
• Dental problem
• Weather teeth and easily falls off
• Urinary system
• Incontinence and frequency urethral blockage / retention / painful
muturation
• Reproduction
• Atrophy of the ovaries ,vaginally tissues
• Menopause
• Testes becomes firmer and difficult in erection
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• Nervous system
• Loss of memory
• Mental confusion / talkative
 CARE OF THE AGED

• Nutritional needs
• Rest and sleep
• Care of the skin
• Psychological and physiological care
• Prevention of accidents in the home
SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE AGED
• Free medical services
• Help Age Ghana(day care services)