The Risks of Hypnotic Drugs in Older Population and Anxiety Management

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Which factors would you include in your assessment of sleep?
Sleep is an unconscious state of the brain and the body in which a person is unable to move or think something. When it comes to accessing sleep, I would like to see the patterns of brain waves using the Encephalogram (EEG), and observe whether the eyeball of the patient moves and slightly changes its position or not. The factors that contribute to poor sleep are depression, anxiety, and feelings of restlessness, which can be an indication of chronic disease.
Discuss the risks of hypnotic drugs in the older population.
When used abnormally, the hypnotic drugs can cause various physical and mental problems in the older population. For example, they increase the risks of falling and the number of fall-related injuries. Also, they can cause serious cognitive problems and disturbs the functioning of different body organs. Studies also reveal that the unwise use of hypnotic drugs can lead to insomnia and severe behavioral changes in the older population.
Describe the physiological, psychological & social implications of dysphagia.
There are various psychological, social and physiological implications of dysphagia, such as it destroys one’s lifestyle and prevents him from availing the social opportunities. Dysphagia may also cause depression and feelings of isolation in the patient, and sometimes he has to experience physiological problems like the disturbance in blood circulatory system or digestive system. The patient may have lack of confident and limit his relationships with people around him.
Which two supplements may help prevent falls?
The two main supplements that may help prevent falls are vitamin D and calcium. Vitamin D increases the strength of muscles and prepares them for a quick, unconscious, conscious or subconscious response. Similarly, calcium supplementation is said to improve the functions of different tissues and cells in the body. However, their excessive use might not be good for human health. Thus, one should always consult his doctor before trying vitamin D or calcium supplemen...