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GERONTOLOGICAL VULNERABILITY
People aged 65 years and above are referred to as older adults, and I agree that
this population is vulnerable. Older people at a higher risk of contracting chronic diseases
like diabetes and high blood pressure. Additionally, they are also vulnerable to cognitive
decline and contracting cognitive disorders like dementia. According to a CDC
compendium done by Stevens & Burns (2015), the aging population is growing steadily,
and so is the percentage increase in older people with chronic diseases. Putting such facts
into consideration makes me conclude that older adults are vulnerable and at risk.
According to Laceulle (2017), many hospitalized older adults have nutritional
complications, mostly contributed by cognitive alterations, stress, and loneliness, which
makes up part of a social network. Additionally, an increase of vulnerability is caused by
low tolerance to physical activity, functional limitations, and decreased sensory
awareness.
Several interventions can be employed in minimizing and doing away with these
risks, which include doing some light physical activities like taking a walk in the
neighborhood, increasing more interactions with people to curb loneliness and improve
Name:
Professor:
Course:
Date:
GERONTOLOGICAL VULNERABILITY
People aged 65 years and above are referred to as older adults, and I agree that
this population is vulnerable. Older people at a higher risk of contracting chronic diseases
like diabetes and high blood pressure. Additionally, they are also vulnerable to cognitive
decline and contracting cognitive disorders like dementia. According to a CDC
compendium done by Stevens & Burns (2015), the aging population is growing steadily,
and so is the percentage increase in older people with chronic diseases. Putting such facts
into consideration makes me conclude that older adults are vulnerable and at risk.
According to Laceulle (2017), many hospitalized older adults have nutritional
complications, mostly contributed by cognitive alterations, stress, and loneliness, which
makes up part of a social network. Additionally, an increase of vulnerability is caused by
low tolerance to physical activity, functional limitations, and decreased sensory
awareness.
Several interventions can be employed in minimizing and doing away with these
risks, which include doing some light physical activities like taking a walk in the
neighborhood, increasing more interactions with people to curb loneliness and improve
