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what is aged care?

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Aged Care is Broad: Aged care is broad in scope and very open to many definitions. In essence, it is is an approach to the patient that is transitioning from independance to dependance on others based upon infirmities and extraneous (environmental/social) conditions. The age in years is arbitrary becasue many disease processes (such as als) accelerate the "aging" process of the individual.

Question 2

what is the age for becoming a cougar?

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It depends: It is really all in the eye of the beholder, and or public opinion.

Question 3

am aged 40 and bp is 110/70 is it normal?

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Yes, it is good: This is a normal blood pressure..So no worries right now. But BP does increase as you get older...So check it regularly every 1 or 2 years and keep a record in your file.

Question 4

what ages is toddler?

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Toddler: Toddler refers to learning to walk, typically it is between 12 months and 36 mo.

Question 5

how fertile am i at age 40?

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Fertilily at age 40: Unfortunately, at age 40 a woman is past the peak of fertility.  The only way to assess her fertility to perform blood testing for certain hormones on cycle 2 or 3 of a menstrual cycle. Although not perfect is will give an assessment of her ability to conceive.

Question 6

why are all doctors so aged?

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Perspective: We humans come in all shapes, sizes, colors, ages and beliefs. With luck and grace, we live past the age when everyone seems old to a time they seem young.

Question 7

how are telomeres connected to ageing?

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Kill chromosomes: The telomeres are the material that protect the end of the chromosomes that contain the dna-genetic material. They shorten with age and when they become too short, the chromosome does not survive. They are what protect the genetic information so it can be transmitted from one cell to the next.

Question 8

dm2 age 40 fp 250  pp352?

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High: These are very high numbers. You need to start treatment or intensification of your regimen.

Question 9

is 133/99 a high bp at age 18?

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BP QUESTION: Yes, any age, that blood pressure is elevated.  You can monitor your BP at home, recording the numbers.  Share them w/ your doctor who will also obtain readings in order to determine the next step.

Question 10

causes of pitting pedal oedema in aged?

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Many: Vascular, kidney, heart or infectious issues, need to see a doctor.

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