What
occurs with normal aging? |
What
are the results of normal aging? |
What
can I do to help? |
When
do I call? |
| Decreased amounts of thyroid hormone and growth hormone
are produced. |
Decreased need for calories, less energy, slower healing
and higher blood sugar. |
Weight gain may occur. Injuries and wounds may be slow
to heal. |
Unexpected changes
in weight, energy levels and evidence of a lack of healing
or an infection. |
Cells may be less
sensitive to insulin. |
Increased amount of sugar in the
blood.
Frequent urination, hunger, and dehydration.
May cause infection.
|
Maintain a balanced diet based
on Canada’s
Food Guide.
|
Unreasonable drowsiness.
Seek assistance if lips and mouth are not moist,
if eyes are sunken, or dizziness occurs on arising.
Any signs of infection. |
Cells are less sensitive to antidiuretic
hormone. |
Frequent urination, urine has a lighter colour, a low
blood pressure and dehydration |
Urination, low blood pressure and dehydration may
result in dizziness on arising, increasing the incidence
of falls.
A low blood volume may increase the rate that the
heart pumps, causing strain on the heart. |
Seek assistance if
lips and mouth are not moist, if eyes are sunken, or
if dizziness occurs on arising, or if heart feels irregular
or faster than usual. |
| Less stress hormones are produced. |
Reduced reserve to cope with stress. |
Minor stressors may become overwhelming.
The effects of minor stressors may include effects in
the heart, breathing, blood pressure changes, increased
blood sugar and lack of appetite and elimination. |
Any
signs of infection, changes in heart rate, blood pressure,
rate of breathing, or changes in dietary intake or elimination.
|
