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bronwyn
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Date Posted: 17:48:46 03/05/01 Mon
I agree Ali
homeostatic mechanisms in the elderly are not as 'sharp' for example the thirst mechanism - a very important feedback mechanism for fluid balance, deteriorates and may no longer be present. No wonder the elderly person may not be interested in the fluids they are 'forced' to drink.
hi, I find that in the gerontology area all this is
>important esp. the likes of fluid balance,
>input/output levels,eg. whether someone be dehydrated
>from lack of fluid intake or GI upsets. Homeostasis
>is very evident in the elderly perticularly as the
>mechanisms are sometimes starting to fail a little and
>require, sometimes, constant help to maintain balance
>(or at least regular input). eg Temperature control,
>good circulation, ridding the body of waste etc.
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