exam 2 ex dis

This term describes the decreased absorption of amino acids and low MPS

Anabolic Resistance

Two changes in gait often seen with age include

Slow walk speed

Wider steps

Stooped posture

This is the most predictive marker for frailty

Strength

You may be classified as frail by the Fried frailty phenotype if

Meet at least 3:

Compromised energetics

Exhaustion

Weakness

Slowness

Low PA

List at least 3 IADL’s

Use a map

Prepare hot meals

Take meds

Manage money

Use a phone

Shop for groceries

Name at least 3 BADL’s

Bathe

Tranfer

Dress

Eat

Toilet

Walk across a small room

This strength measure can be an independent predictor of ADL limitations

Handgrip Strength

This is the most common way functional limitations are initially identified

Self Report

These are 2 key physiological markers of Alzheimer’s Disease

Amyloid Plaques and Tau Tangles

This form of dementia is associated with earlier onset changes in mood and decision making

Frontotemporal

These are 2 possible screenings for dementia

Phone interview

MoCA

SLUMS

Mini-cog

Blood markers

This is the primary reason for dementia related deaths

Infection

These are 3 potential risk factors for dementia

Cardiovascular fitness

Education

Social and cognitive engagement

TBI and stroke

Sleep

Alcohol use

Morbidity

Strength capacity

Production of this neurotransmitter is depressed with Parkinson‘s

Dopamine

This region of the brain, responsible for producing dopamine, atrophies with Parkinson‘s

Substantia Nigra

This symptom is necessary for the diagnosis of Parkinson’s

Bradykinesia

This type of tremor occurs during voluntary muscle action

Action tremor

The two types of rigidity discussed were

Cog-wheel

Lead pipe

This term describes low BMD that is not severe enough to classify as osteoporosis

Osteopenia

This type of bone is more drastically impacted by osteoporosis

Spongy bone

It takes 3-4 weeks for this process to occur in the bone remodeling cycle

Resorption/bone breakdown

The most common DEXA sites for BMD scans are

Hip and Lumbar spine

In addition to meeting ACSM guidelines, what PA practices are greater emphasized for older adults?

Balance training

Exercise for older adults should prioritize what outcomes?

Improved QOL and independence

Expert review has identified a protein intake of _____ as more adequate for older adults

1.0-1.2 g/kg

It is predicted that what % of US adults will be considered older adults by 2030

20%

Increased intake of this vitamin and mineral becomes more important with age

Vitamin D and Calcium