ADDRESSING THE SKIN AND ITS PURPOSE - PART 3

The skin and its purpose- Part 3

Part 3 - concludes the Skin and its Purpose.

Aging is a normal part of life. An elderly person,

tends to have skin that is drier and more fragile. 
Poor skin turgor may be seen in the elderly,
especially if they lack fluids.

Elderly people are more prone to dehydration.
This may range from mild to severe, depending
on the situation. Some elderly people live alone
and may tend to neglect taking adequate fluids.
Fluid and electrolyte replacement are beneficial
when combating dehydration.

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Sessions 57:Hydration vs.Dehydration

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A baby has more sensitive skin  than an adult.
We know all too well about diaper rash in infants. 
Frequent diaper changer and using a barrier cream,
can prevent this happening.

 

 How can these animals survive these subfreezing temperatures?
 Easy! They have naturally built in insulation called blubber.An
 extra layer of fat, beneath the skin, provides incredible warmth
to make whales, penguins  and seals stay alive in such frigid conditions.

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