Ricafort, Maxine S.

IRR 2

1. What preventive measures could you recommend to older adults to promote

bowel elimination?

Preventive tips that I can recommend promoting bowel eliminations are: first, increase your
intake of fiber-rich foods like fruits, fresh vegetables, whole grains, and beans because they all
help improve gut function. Next, engage in regular exercises, staying active to keep stool
moving through the colon and will keep it regular and decrease the risk of having colon cancer.
Finally, drink more water—at least eight glasses per day—and keep away from caffeine since it
can be the cause of dehydration.

2. What age-related changes affect bowel elimination?

The digestive system's functions can be greatly affected and drastically changed by aging. One
of these is a decreased desire to eat as a result of changes to hormone production and
alterations to taste and scent. With age, these can be the effects on the digestive system that
can affect bowel elimination:

 A slight slowing in the movement of contents through the large intestine

 A modest decrease in the contractions of the rectum when filled with stool.
 More frequent use of medications that can cause constipation.
 Often, less exercise or physical activity
 Pelvic floor weakness in older women

3. How will you promote rest and sleep in older adults?

For older adults who have trouble falling asleep at night, we should teach them and offer them
ways that can help improve their health and longevity. This can be improved by increasing their
quantity and quality of sleep by figuring out the underlying cause of their sleeping problems and
making small lifestyle changes such as: keeping a regular schedule, creating a bedtime routine
to transition with activities, creating a comfortable sleep space and avoiding excessive daytime
naps, keeping electronic devices out of the bedroom, exercising regularly, avoiding caffeine,
alcohol, and even cigarettes, as this will keep them awake and make it harder to stay asleep.
Without it, older people may experience a variety of sleep-related difficulties, including sadness,
irritability, memory issues, difficulties concentrating, an increased risk of accidents, and an
overall decrease in their quality of life.