The nurse understands that age-related changes in the neurological system include a slower response to change in balance, decreased cerebral blood flow, and decreased metabolism. What is an example of how this would affect home care for an older adult?

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The decreased response time and cerebral blood flow can lead to slower processing of information, requiring additional time for the older adult to understand and complete tasks. This may need to be taken into consideration when providing home care for the older adult.

The Nurse Understands That Age-Related Changes in the Neurological System