Normal Ageing And Positive Aspect Of Ageing

This video is a talk conducted by Ms.Reis Woollen, RN-BC, CRRN, BSN at HELP on 16th Oct \'10 : Topic - \'Normal Ageing and Positive Aspect of Ageing\'

Ms.Reis Woollen can be contacted at 90040 91868

OVERALL OBJECTIVES OF THIS TALK:
Explore seven body systems and how they change as we age
Identify common normal and disease-related changes
Highlight the many advantages of age-related changes
Note the hidden and overt negative societal messages about ageing and the many  benefits of living in an ageing population

SEVEN BODY SYSTEMS REVIEWED IN TERMS \"Normal abnormal and wonderful” AGE-RELATED CHANGES:
Sensory & temperature regulation
Muscles, bones & joints
Nutrition and eating
Sleep
Circulation
The Immune System
The Brain

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Speaker's Bio

Ms Reis Woollen

Reis Woollen, RN-BC, CRRN, BSN:
Registered nurse from California USA, specialized in gerontological nursing and rehabilitation nursing.
Education:
Walden University in  Minneapolis, MN USA(Bachelor\'s of Science in Nursing)
Cabrillo College in Santa Cruz, California USA (Associates of Science in Nursing).

Recent employment history:
Classic Residence by Hyatt Assisted Living, Monterey, California USA (Interim Director-Nursing)
Dominican Hospital Acute Rehabilitation, Santa Cruz, California, USA (Staff nurse II).

Current Positions: Silver Innings Director-Eldercare Education & Eden Alternative-Educator

She can be contacted at 90040 91868

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