GERIATRI KULIT

Overview of Aging Physiology

• Skin • Musculoskeletal
• Body Composition System
• Vision • Renal
• Special Senses • GI
• Nervous System • Cardiovascular

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 Aging Physiology

3 Source Undetermined
 Changes in Aging Skin
Events
Epidermis cell production, melanocytes, Langerhans cells
Dermis density, #cells, blood vessels
Other sweat, sebaceous glands, hair follicles

Functional consequences
wound healing, immunity, tanning, elasticity,
clearance of foreign substances, thickness

blisters, infection, roughness, dryness,

cancer, fragility, insensitivity
 Aging Skin

5 Source Undetermined
 Photoaging
UV (ultraviolet) radiation

affects gene expression in skin

( collagenase collagen)

acute collagen loss

photoaging
imperfect repair

chronic collagen loss microscars

 Benefits of Exercise
• Weight loss
– Decrease central adiposity
– Increase lean body mass
• Blood pressure decline
• Aerobic capacity increase
• Insulin sensitivity increase
• Increase bone mass
• Increase muscle strength
• Increase perceived well being

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 Dietary Recommendations for Older
Individuals
• Adequate protein (1.0 gm/kg rather than 0.8).
• Ample fruits and vegetables for nutrients and to
avoid constipation.
• Optimal Calcium intake for men and women >
age 65: 1500 mg daily
• Whole grain products (nutrient density and
fiber).
• Ample fluids, especially water.