Session 36: Aging Skin: Tears and Beyond

Aging Skin: Tears and Beyond

Moderator/Speaker: Kim LeBlanc, MN, RN, CETN(C), PhD (cand)
Speaker: Kevin Woo, PhD, RN, FAPWCA
Geriatric conditions such as incontinence, polypharmacy, delirium, and malnutrition complicate the care of the elderly. Endogenous and exogenous changes associated with aging cause a reduction in the proliferative ability of the cells, with eventual progression to senescence. This session will explore tissue changes in aging skin, the underlying development of chronic ulcers, and unique challenges of caring for geriatric individuals and the skin conditions they may develop.