module 1

Question 1

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factors influencing healthy ageing

Answer 1

1. intrinsic capacity - mental and physical capacities that a person can draw on
2. environmental influences - factors in the outer world that form the context of an individuals life

Question 2

primary prevention modalities in older adults

Answer 2

• aim - reduction in risk factors and promotion of protective health factors
• targets - healthy individuald or community groups
• examples - immunisation

Question 3

seocndary prevention modalities for older adults

Answer 3

• aim - reduce progression of illness through early detection whilst asymptomatic
• targets - asymptomatic individuals with early disease or established high risk factors
• example - bone density scanning

Question 4

tertiary prevention modalities for older adults

Answer 4

• aim - minimise impact of establihed illness or disability via effective managment and rehabilitation
• targets - patients with existing chronic illness or disability
• example - rehab after a stroke