Physical impairments in the elderly population

The model presented here provides a starting point for considering the physical impediments that accompany biologic aging. The scientific challenge for the future is to identify how specific modifiable variables can attenuate these physical impediments and distinguish them from those changes that ar...

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Published inThe Nursing clinics of North America Vol. 28; no. 2; p. 363
Main Authors Frantz, R A, Ferrell-Torry, A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.1993
Subjects
Activities of Daily Living
Aged
Aging - metabolism
Aging - pathology
Aging - physiology
Aging - psychology
Biomechanical Phenomena
Energy Metabolism
Environment
Female
Humans
Life Style
Male
Middle Aged
Models, Biological
Psychomotor Performance
Role
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Summary:The model presented here provides a starting point for considering the physical impediments that accompany biologic aging. The scientific challenge for the future is to identify how specific modifiable variables can attenuate these physical impediments and distinguish them from those changes that are truly irreversible accompaniments of aging. The humanitarian challenge facing all health care professionals is to provide compassionate care, emotional support, and unfailing commitment to aging persons as they experience changes in physical function and role performance.
ISSN:0029-6465
DOI:10.1016/S0029-6465(22)02867-5