FREQUENCY OF GERIATRIC SYNDROMES IN OLDER ADULTS HOSPITALIZED IN THE GERIATRIC HOSPITAL PROF. DR. GERARDO BOUNGERMINI

Introduction: Aging is characterized by a progressive reduction of the homeostatic reserves of every system and device. This deterioration, known as "homeoestenosis" begins in the third decade of life and is gradual, linear and variable among individuals. These changes in turn are very different between the various organs and systems of a person and are influenced by diet, environment and lifestyles. Objective: To identify the frequency of geriatric syndromes in older adults hospitalized at the Geriatric Hospital Prof. Dr. Gerardo Boungermini, during the months of April to June 2015. Materials and Methods: observational, descriptive, cross-sectional prospective study. Results: This study of a total of 456 surveys among elderly patients hospitalizadosen the Geriatric Hospital Prof. Dr. Gerardo Boungermini, during the months of April to June 2015. Of which only 280 met the inclusion criteria. He could find the following frequencies in terms of geriatric syndrome presented: in a frequency falls 60.3 was obtained; cognitive impairment scored 24.2 and finally urinary incontinence record 9.2. The most predominant sex was male with an age between 71-80 years, in terms of marital status the state of widowhood was recorded. The cultural level of higher prevalence among hospitalized patients was the basic level. It is largely patients from Asuncion. Risk factors presented by patients and influencing geriatric syndromes are memory loss first, followed by the food and finally caused the emotional state.