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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Elderly Health Needs


Generally your basic needs can be simplified in the context of the daily living model in which the 12 basic activities of daily living [ADL] are listed. Together with other psychosocial needs, the highlighted needs are of concern because if met, they would enable you to be independent and could enhance your quality of life.

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Sleep Disorder in Elderly


Normal adults require 6-8 hours of sleep. Children need longer hours of sleep but the elderly need shorter (4-5) hours. Sleep disorder is a disruption in sleep pattern.
Common causes of sleep disorders are:
  • Life style shift work
  • Physical problems e.g. pain, difficulty in breathing, frequent urination at night
  • Psychological or psychiatric disorders e.g.schizophrenia , depression , anxiety disorders , stress etc.
  • Drugs and alcohol abuse
  • Environment - too noisy

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