{"id":24325,"date":"2021-02-15T16:32:21","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T15:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/english\/?p=24325"},"modified":"2021-02-22T13:43:16","modified_gmt":"2021-02-22T12:43:16","slug":"a-well-maintained-immune-system-can-also-protect-the-elderly-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/english\/2021\/02\/a-well-maintained-immune-system-can-also-protect-the-elderly-body\/","title":{"rendered":"A well-maintained immune system can also protect the elderly body"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we age, a number of significant changes take place in the human body at the level of both cells, organs and organ system<\/span><\/span><\/strong>s. Geriatric professionals play a prominent role in ensuring that healing in old age is of adequate quality.<\/span><\/span><\/strong> Last year, Semmelweis University established the first Hungarian Geriatric<\/span><\/span><\/strong>s Clinic and<\/span><\/span><\/strong> Centre of <\/span><\/span><\/strong>Nursing Science<\/span><\/span><\/strong>s <\/span><\/span><\/strong>in the S<\/span><\/span><\/strong>zent R\u00f3kus <\/span><\/span><\/strong>Clinical Block. On February 25, lectures <\/span><\/span><\/strong>entitled \u201cAging is Not a Disease\u201d will be held on the occasion of <\/span><\/span><\/strong>the 11<\/span><\/span><\/strong>th <\/span><\/span><\/sup><\/strong>Semmelweis Health Days <\/span><\/span><\/strong>and <\/span><\/span><\/strong>will provide an insight into this increasingly valuable discipline, also <\/span><\/span><\/strong>will <\/span><\/span><\/strong>seek answers to the most important health issues that affect the elderly <\/span><\/span><\/strong>to the greatest extent.<\/span><\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"\u201cOne of the essential elements of <\/span><\/span>geriatrics<\/span><\/span> is to look at the person in its entirety and start the healing process accordingly, because <\/span><\/span>a <\/span><\/span>special age requires <\/span><\/span>a <\/span><\/span>special care. The challenge is that many chronic diseases often have to be treated <\/span><\/span>simultaneously,<\/span><\/span> which can <\/span><\/span>further <\/span><\/span>wo<\/span><\/span>r<\/span><\/span>sen<\/span><\/span> each other’s effects\u201d, <\/span><\/span>pointed out Dr. Attila Besenyei, Chief Physician of the Geriatrics Clinic and Centre of Nursing Sciences of Semmelweis University located at Szent R\u00f3kus Clinical Block.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

According to him, <\/span><\/span>one of the <\/span><\/span>most<\/span><\/span> important tasks of the geriatrician is to reconsider the main goals of the treatment, to consider the balance of its risks and benefits, after reviewing the various comorbidities. <\/span><\/span>Then the<\/span><\/span> optimiz<\/span><\/span>ation of <\/span><\/span>therapy based on the individual\u2019s condition and habits <\/span><\/span>is necessary <\/span><\/span>and <\/span><\/span>the <\/span><\/span>reduc<\/span><\/span>tion of<\/span><\/span> the amount of medications if possible.<\/span><\/span> The specialist will also discuss why it is important to reduce the amount of medicines <\/span><\/span>i<\/span><\/span>n <\/span><\/span>his presentation entitled<\/span><\/span> “Why is it different to cure an elderly person?”.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"\u201cOur immune system works well in old age as well. Although the so-called cellular and antibody immunity is no longer the same with aging as it is in the case of a young person, yet it can still adequately protect the body\u201d, said Dr. Gyula Domj\u00e1n, Professor of the Geriatrics Clinic and Centre of Nursing Sciences.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Diseases such as atherosclerosis, chronic bronchitis, or persistent inflammatory complaints all impair immunity and the immune system.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn the current <\/span><\/span>epidemic <\/span><\/span>period, therefore, special efforts should be made to ensure that these diseases are properly treated. <\/span><\/span>As far as the overall defense of the body is concerned, it is especially important to have a proper <\/span><\/span>blood pressure and <\/span><\/span>proper <\/span><\/span>digestion; <\/span><\/span>also there should not be any <\/span><\/span>untreated respiratory disease<\/span><\/span>s<\/span><\/span>\u201d, <\/span><\/span>added the professor, who will hold a presentation entitled \u201cHow does our immune system work in old age?\u201d.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The general condition of the body affects the immune processes including how we react to an infectious disease, a viral infection, or even a vaccine. <\/span>The professor <\/span>emphasized t<\/span>hat vaccination is definitely recommended for the elderly.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

At Semmelweis Health Days, during the presentations, which will be accompanied by a consultation opportunity, the professionals will also draw the attention of the participants, <\/span>especially focusing on the elderly this time, <\/span>to the importance of a healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition and adequate exercise, which affect the functioning of their immune system. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

T<\/span>he <\/span>attendance of the <\/span>interactive, residential, public health program<\/span>s<\/span> c<\/span>elebrating the 250<\/span>th <\/span><\/sup>anniversary of Semmelweis University, <\/span>held <\/span>on February 25 will <\/span>be free but <\/span>registration is required.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Eszter Csat\u00e1ri-F\u00f6ldv\u00e1ry
\nFeatured image (illustration): Pixabay
\nPhoto: Attila Kov\u00e1cs \u2013 Semmelweis University
\nTranslation: Katalin Ill\u00e9s-Romh\u00e1nyi<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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