IMPORTANCE OF THERAPY TREATMENT FOR THE AGEING POPULATION (OLD PEOPLE)
Ageing is a process in everyone life where a person becomes older having physical and structural changes in the process. It is an inevitable irreversible process of life. The elderly are persons aged 50 years and above, the elderly as they age have physical needs.
The ageing process includes structural alterations and functional decline in the body systems with impairments and increased vulnerability to age-related diseases
PHYSICAL AND FUNCTIONAL PROBLEMS ELDERLY (OLD PEOPLE) SUFFER
Normal biological ageing causes a reduction in the body’s reserve capacity. These effects can be seen in all body systems through muscular, skeletal, neural circulatory respiratory aspects.The ageing process lowers the functional capacity of cells, organs and the entire body. The following are physical changes old people suffers.1. BONES AND JOINTS PROBLEMS
AS age increase, there is a gradual loss of bone mass in almost all humans, a total of 30% bone minerals can be lost by the age resulting in wear and tear in the bones and joints.
2. NEUROMUSCULAR SYSTEM CHANGES
As they age, within their nervous system, there is a decrease in the number and size of neurons, nerve conduction velocity, maximal conduction frequency and increased connective tissue within the nerve. Hence, the information processing in the nervous system slows down with age.
As they age, within their nervous system, there is a decrease in the number and size of neurons, nerve conduction velocity, maximal conduction frequency and increased connective tissue within the nerve. Hence, the information processing in the nervous system slows down with age.
Loss of brain cells, degeneration of cortical neurons and reduction in the number of cortical synapses are
examples of cerebral changes that occur with aging.
examples of cerebral changes that occur with aging.
3. CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
Cardiovascular performance deteriorates with age, high blood pressure is attributed to aging. prevalent disorders include high blood pressure, diabetes and raised cholesterol levels.
4. CEREBROVASCULAR DISORDERS
Those older adults with high blood pressure or cholesterol levels are more prone to developing cerebrovascular accident CVA or stroke which is the second largest cause of death and disabilities
PHYSICAL CHALLENGES OLD PEOPLE SUFFERS
1. BACK PAIN (ACUTE AND CHRONIC)
Back pain may be attributed to degenerative changes related to the ageing process and lack of knowledge on back management by the elderly, lack of exercise. one biggest challenge the elderly face is difficulties in performing important tasks.
2. MOBILITY (MOVEMENT PROBLEMS)
Multiple disabilities in the elderly results in impaired mobility, which means that access to services can often be a problem for them. They often find it difficult to navigate and get what they want around their surroundings.
Multiple disabilities in the elderly results in impaired mobility, which means that access to services can often be a problem for them. They often find it difficult to navigate and get what they want around their surroundings.
4. MUSCLES PAINS
Muscle aches pains and cramps are dominate in old people as a result of poor blood circulation due to poor exercise , inactivity, poor posture and movement and joint problems
5. MUSCLE WEAKNESS
weakness is very common among the elderly. The muscle weakness could be due to inactivity and disuse of muscles, poor exercise and involvement in physical activities. Muscle weakness is also associated with aging, pain and neurological problems for older people. Muscle wasting occurs with age if they are not kept active.
6. JOINT PROBLEMS
Common joint problems are disorders of the musculoskeletal system that present in more than 50% of elderly above 65 years as arthritis. joint stiffness and joint pains etc
7. POOR EXERCISE
Often times, the elderly find it difficult to involve in activities due to musculo Skeletal problems
5. MUSCLE WEAKNESS
weakness is very common among the elderly. The muscle weakness could be due to inactivity and disuse of muscles, poor exercise and involvement in physical activities. Muscle weakness is also associated with aging, pain and neurological problems for older people. Muscle wasting occurs with age if they are not kept active.
6. JOINT PROBLEMS
Common joint problems are disorders of the musculoskeletal system that present in more than 50% of elderly above 65 years as arthritis. joint stiffness and joint pains etc
7. POOR EXERCISE
Often times, the elderly find it difficult to involve in activities due to musculo Skeletal problems
IMPORTANCE OF THERAPY TREATMENT FOR AGEING POPULATION (OLD PEOPLE)
The role of a therapist include the following
Pain management's and oedema control
Therapeutic Massage to improve blood circulation and reduce muscle tightness and stiffness
Muscle strengthening exercise
Modification of home environment to improve mobility
Recommending assistive and adaptive device such as wheelchairs, walkers, longhandle reachers etc to aid mobility
WHAT TO DO WHEH YOU HAVE AN AGING RElATION
Visit the nearest hospital and book an appointment with a therapist : An occupational Therapist and a physiotherapists
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The role of a therapist include the following
Pain management's and oedema control
Therapeutic Massage to improve blood circulation and reduce muscle tightness and stiffness
Use of ice packs, heat packs and infrared lamp to improve blood circulation and reduce muscle tightness and stiffness and swelling
Muscle strengthening exercise
Use of electronic stimulators to strengthen core muscles
Recommending assistive and adaptive device such as wheelchairs, walkers, longhandle reachers etc to aid mobility
WHAT TO DO WHEH YOU HAVE AN AGING RElATION
Visit the nearest hospital and book an appointment with a therapist : An occupational Therapist and a physiotherapists
THANKS
Visit us for more blog post @HLtherapy.blogspot.com
Email@healthylifetherapy2018@gmail.com
Or call us on +2348065152282