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Physiologic Aging

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Physiologic Aging

Author(s):  
Mary McDonald, MD, Daniel Swagerty, MD, MPH
Sponsor: 
John A. Hartford Foundation
POGOe Id: 
18796
Date Posted: 
08/24/2009
Date Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
07/30/2012
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Abstract: 

This web-based module will expose learners to the basic concepts of physiologic changes with aging. A specific focus is on the loss of physiologic reserve and narrowing of the homeostasis capacity, increased heterogeneity with aging, and the difficulty of defining "pure aging" versus common-age related diseases. This module provides information on all the common age-related changes across organ systems.

Educational objectives: 

A review of physiologic changes in body systems. The learner will be able to describe physiologic aging in cardiovascular system, respiratory system, renal system, musculoskeletal system, vision, hearing, thermoregulation, gastrointestinal system and immune system.

Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines: 

This exercise is used in the third year geriatrics clerkship.

Content Categories: 
Caring for the Older Adult
Intended learner audience: 
Fellow
Medical Student Clinical
RN
Practicing Physician/CME
Resident
Geriatric Competencies: 
17 ATYP: Identify 3 physiologic changes for each organ system
Learning resource types: 
Independent/Self-Directed Learning
Other Resource Type
Other Learning Resource Type: 
Web module
Discipline/specialty: 
Physiology
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: 
No, I (we) have nothing to disclose.
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Tuesday, February 27, 2018 - 4:06pm
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Wednesday, March 14, 2018 - 11:33pm
Expired Email Date: 
Friday, March 30, 2018 - 4:21am
Contact Person/Corresponding Author:
Daniel Swagerty, MD, MPH [email protected]


Suggested Citation:
Mary McDonald, MD and Daniel Swagerty, MD, MPH. Physiologic Aging. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2009 Available from: https://pogoe.org/productid/18796