C: Health & social care promotion, prevention and treatment at different life stages

Stress

The body’s response to pressure

• Short term - can be motivating

• Chronic stress may lead to insomnia, high blood pressure, burnout

Anxiety disorders

Excessive worry that infers with daily life

• Symptoms: Panic attacks, restlessness, rapid heart rate

Depression

A mood disorder characterised by persistent low mood, loss of interest, fatigue, changed in appetite and sometimes suicidal thoughts

Inactivity

not meeting the recommended levels of physical activity required for good health, often characterized by a lifestyle with very little or no exercise

Lack of exercise can cause increased risk of:

1. Obesity

2. Type 2 diabetes

3. Hypertension

4. Stroke

5. Cardiovascular disease

What is Dementia?

An umbrella term for progressive neurological conditions that affect memory, thinking, behaviour and the ability ro perform everyday activities

Symptoms of dementia:

• Memory loss

• Confusion/disorientation

• Difficulty with communication

• Changes in mood/behaviour

• Reduced ability to manage daily tasks

Support/treatment for dementia:

• GP referral and memory assessment services

• Brain scans

• Medication to slow progression

• Adaptions to home environment for safety

Heart disease

Becomes more common with age due to narrowing or blockage of cornary arteries. Risk factors Inc; smoking, poor diet, inactivity and high blood pressure