9th Lecture Dev Old Age

Old age Dr Omar I Almodayfer MD, FRCPC, ABAPDip Head of Mental health KAMC, Riyadh [email protected]

?What is old age What is old age in Saudi Arabia?

Mean age in SA 71.6 yrs

Changes Physical change.  Brain atrophy: 

 Clear.  Not

necessary result in function loss.  Normal forgetfulness.

Ageism Discrimination against a person based on age

:Transitions Family relationships.  Retirement.  Living arrangements.  Driving.  Sexuality.  Self care. 

:Issues Coping with loss.  Physical health.  Cognitive functions.  Competency vs. capacity. 

Capacity Ability or inability of an individual to make decisions, in various areas f his life.  A medical term. 

Competency 

A legal definition : the definition of the court about a person capacity.

Elder abuse Neglect Who? Why?