John and Teresa‚ looking back at their lives‚ are happy and not afraid of being in their 70’s. However‚ they do recognize their bodies and minds are different from what they were in their 20’s. What are some of the physical changes that older adults face? How do these changes affect their lives? What are some of the cognitive concerns many adults in this stage of life have? John and Teresa by now you have probably realized you are shorter than you used to be. Unfortunately‚ shrinking occurs because
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no significant difference. There was also clear severe molecular layer gliosis and atrophy in the vermis of the Alzheimer’s participants. These results are reflected in the explanations of symptoms found in relations to Alzheimer’s disease. Braak‚ (1989)‚ Li‚ (1994)‚ Sjobeck and Englund‚ (2001)‚ Wang‚ (2002) & Wegiel‚ (1999). Our Central Nervous System (CNS) is a complex system composed of the spinal cord
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meaning that the patient was born with the spine being curved and the failure of the vertebrae to individual form or separate. • Neuromuscular- meaning that scoliosis is a result of another disorder. These disorders include cerebral palsy‚ Duchenne muscular dystrophy‚ and spina bifida • Idiopathic- meaning that the cause of the scoliosis is unknown. Idiopathic Scoliosis is the most commonly seen type and it is divided into three different age groups know as infantile (birth and two years)‚ juvenile
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and Bones Protects and supports body organs‚ and provides a framework the muscles use to cause movement. Blood cells are formed within bones. Bones store minerals. Muscular System Skeletal Muscles Allows manipulation of the environment‚ locomotion‚ and facial expression. Maintains posture‚ and produces heat. Nervous System Brain‚ Spinal cord‚ and Nerves As the fast-acting control system of the body‚ it responds to internal and external changes by activating appropriate muscles and glands. Endocrine
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generate. The heat that the muscle puts out maintains body temperature‚ to require normal body function. Around the third decade of person’s life span‚ the muscle tissue reduces in size‚ elasticity and strength. As a result the body gets older and muscular activity becomes less takes more to complete a task. As for the respiratory function the lungs lose elastic recoil in the lung tissues. These changes can reduce the efficiency of gas exchange and lake hard to exercise. The cardiovascular function
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The Benefits of Pilates A refreshing mind-body workout Pilates gets your mind in tune with your body. By emphasizing proper breathing‚ correct spinal and pelvic alignment‚ and complete concentration on smooth‚ flowing movement‚ you become acutely aware of how your body feels‚ where it is in space‚ and how to control its movement. The quality of movement is valued over quantity of repetitions. Proper breathing is essential‚ and helps you execute movements with maximum power and efficiency. Last
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Unit 4222-254 Outcome 1 Understand the importance of differentiating between the individual and disability Explain why it is important to recognise and value an individual as a person It is important because they deserve as much value and respect as anyone else just because they have disabilities doesn’t mean they should treated as an outsider. If you don’t value them you risk the individual becoming redrawn‚ lacking confidence and upset. Describe the importance of recognising an individual’s strengths
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the vertebrae which come from the Latin word “to turn”. The Spine which is also known as the vertebra supports our weight‚ holds us in a vertical position and supports our body movements. The vertebra plays an important function by protecting the spinal cord and nerves as they connect to all the other parts of the human body. There are four separate curves in a normal spine. Each curve contains a separate set of vertebrae. Located in the very top of the spine are called the cervical vertebrae. The
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to be maintained or treated‚ and developmental disorders‚ which are conditions which affect one or more aspects of development. Children suffering from a condition from any of these groups can have long term needs and short term needs. Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a physical condition which takes its name from Dr Duchenne de Boulogne‚
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the brain (stem) and controls automatic functions. All three of these vertebrates have two hemispheres and different lobes. Each vertebrate also has a spinal cord that descends from the brain that carries nerve impulses to and from the body along with blood vessels. All vertebrates have spinal and cranial nerves associated with the brain and spinal cord. Also many systems are needed to maintain and control features of the body. For example the endocrine‚ autonomic‚ and peripheral systems are needed
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