The Aging Adult and CAD: Incidence of coronary artery disease increases sharply with advancing age and accounts for about half of deaths of older people.

The image displays a slide from a nursing course presentation titled "The Aging Adult and CAD." The key information presented on the slide is:

• The incidence of coronary artery disease (CAD) increases sharply with advancing age.
• CAD accounts for about half of the deaths in older people.

This information highlights the significant impact of CAD on the aging population, making it a critical area of focus in nursing care for older adults. Nurses need to understand the risk factors, symptoms, prevention, and management of CAD in this demographic due to its high prevalence and mortality rate.