What
occurs with normal aging? |
What
are the results of normal aging? |
What
can I do to help? |
When
do I call? |
| Heart muscle has a decreased ability to pump. |
Blood and nutrients are supplied on a priority basis
to the major organs of the body including the heart, brain,
lungs, and kidneys. Decreased circulation of nutrients
to peripheral tissues such as nails and skin. |
Maintain fluid intake unless restricted. Avoid foods
with excessive salt such as canned or processed foods.
Encourage a slower pace of activity.
Elevate the feet on a stool when seated.
|
Seek assistance with
dizziness, irritability, low urine volume and fluid
retention with puffy or hard tissues, pallor of tissue
of lips, inside the mouth, and inside the eyelid particularly
if accompanied by lack of energy and a faster rate of
breathing. |
Arteries that circulate nutrients become hard, inelastic
and thick walled.
|
Pressure exerted by the blood in
the vessel increases.
Blood vessels respond slowly to changes in pressure.
Microscopic blood vessels become fragile and may burst
resulting in bruising and bleeding under the skin.
|
Reduce daily stress.
Eliminate smoking.
educe fat intake, and excessive body weight. Encourage
regular activity within toleration.
Maintain daytime fluid intake to prevent dizziness
on arising.
Encourage slow rising.
Monitor and keep a record of blood pressure. |
Report
changes in blood pressure, bleeding under the skin,
bruising or dizziness on arising. |
