Medication Management in Older Adults: Challenges and Strategies

Pharmacology in the Elderly

Aging alters pharmacokinetics: absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination. Overmedication is a risk in the elderly with multiple conditions. Close clinical monitoring and quality of life assessments are crucial.

Medication Administration in the Elderly

Different routes of drug administration require special attention in older adults.

Treatment Failure

Treatment failure occurs when a person’s or caregiver’s actions do not align with the agreed therapeutic plan.

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Sleep, Social Isolation, and Family Care for the Elderly

Deterioration of Sleep Patterns

A deterioration of sleep patterns occurs when a person experiences a temporary decline in the quantity and quality of sleep.

Related Factors:

  • Psychological concerns related to sleep.
  • Excessive or inconsistent daytime activity.
  • Poor sleep hygiene.
  • Separation from loved ones.
  • Environmental factors such as temperature and noise.
  • Changes in living environment.
  • Physiological Factors: Diet, including stimulating foods and heavy meals.

Demonstrations

  • Persistent insomnia.
  • Difficulty
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Nutrition’s Impact on Academic Performance and Well-being

Reflecting on this topic, I will speak as a student, a common person, and as a future teacher. Not everyone is fully aware of how crucial food is and the significant impact it has on our day-to-day lives. It goes beyond affecting our stomach with physical pain; it is directly connected to our learning and academic performance. Therefore, I will address essential points here, based on my personal experience and also supported by scientific evidence, discussing how our food choices can influence us

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Understanding High Blood Pressure: Causes and Risks

Amilcar Rios Reyes

System Platform in Cuzco (Peru)


“Many people say that they consider health as a priority in their life, but smoke, drink too much, and do not pay attention to what they eat.”

Dr. Lair Ribeiro – from his book: Increase Your Self-Esteem.

What is High Blood Pressure (HBP)?


It is a systemic disease characterized by chronically elevated blood pressure above normal values.

Traditionally, it is considered Hypertension (HTA) when blood pressure numbers are equal to or greater than 140 mmHg

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Combating Obesity: A Global Health Challenge

The Global Obesity Challenge

Obesity is a significant worldwide health concern. Over 66% of adults are classified as obese or overweight, and 1 in 6 children are considered obese. But what exactly does obesity mean? How does it develop, and most importantly, how can we address it?

Understanding Obesity

There are several contributing factors to obesity. One primary cause is an unbalanced diet. A balanced diet consists of varied foods providing adequate nutrients for good health. Consuming too much

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  1. Because it is easier to mark items and to identify them.
  2. Thieves used to steal cars for their parts, but now, each part can be identified, so it’s harder for thieves to sell them.

Ethical Fashion

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  1. Part of the profits are reinvested in local community projects.
  2. They are an example of organic material that is used to make modern fashions.

Food Allergies

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