GROWTH THE ELDERLY

GROWTH THE ELDERLY

A.      UNDERSTANDING THE ELDERLY

1.       The group is a group of elderly population aged 60 years and above.

2.       The principle of development of the elderly that is the period in which the organism has reached maturity in size and functionality and also have shown deterioration over time.

B.      CHANGES WHICH HAPPENS TO ELDERLY

1.       Physical: reduced muscle strength, reduced power, need the help of others.

2.       Psychology: anxiety, irritability, depression, psychosis

3.       Behavior: forgetfulness, withdrawal, decreased memory, decreased self-care, low self-esteem because we are not working anymore.

4.       Sexual: decreasing sex desire and ability.

C.      PROBLEMS THAT OFTEN HAPPENS TO ELDERLY

Elderly synonymous with immune deficiencies and subjected to various kinds of diseases. Elderly will require the drug to the amount or kinds, depending on the disease that suffered.

problems experienced in pebobatan are:

1.       Confused

2.       Weak memory

3.       Vision reduced

4.       Need support drug

D.      HEALTH SERVICES ELDERLY

1.       Promotive

optimistic, cheerful, healthy living, nutrition, sports.

2.       Preventive

periodic checks, Skiring, control of hypertension, exsircise, stress management, medications

3.       Rehabilitative

maintain the health of organs and skin, adequate nutrition, safe environments, communication.

E.       PROTECTION OF ELDERLY

1.       Reducing injuries

2.       Environmental security

3.       The air quality

4.       Handling of nutrients and medicines

5.       Hygiene teeth and mouth

F.       PROCESS IN ELDERLY NURSING
Aging is something that is normal and unavoidable.
Aging in the elderly body system:

1.       The musculoskeletal system

muscle atrophy, bone decalcification, postural changes

2.       Openness of cardiorespiratory

increased blood pressure and pulse blood vessels lose elasticity, decreased lung function

3.       Urinary System

decline in kidney filtration, lost rhythm diurinal

4.       Nervous System

hearing and vision deterioration.

G.     APPROACH IN ELDERLY NURSING

1.       The nurse as a companion giving spirit

2.       Discussing talk and exchange ideas

3.       Put yourself to god

H.     PURPOSE OF NURSING IN THE ELDERLY

1.       So that the elderly can perform daily activities independently

2.       In order to maintain the health of elderly people with a spirit and a healthy lifestyle and prevention

       3.   To be able to optimize the function of the mental nurse the elderly.