Disease Free Life

  Old Age 2 Ageing At the biological level, ageing results from the impact of the accumulation of a wide variety of molecular and cellular damage over time. This leads to a gradual decrease in physical and mental capacity, a growing risk of disease and ultimately death. These changes are neither linear nor consistent, and they are only loosely associated with a person’s age in years. The diversity seen in older age is not random. Common health conditions associated with ageing Common conditions in older age include hearing loss, cataracts and refractive errors, back and neck pain, osteoarthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, depression and dementia. As people age, they are more likely to experience several conditions at the same time. Older age is also characterised by the emergence of several complex health states commonly called geriatric syndromes. They are often the consequence of multiple underlying factors and include frailty, urinary incont...

  Old Age 1 Older people often experience several health problems, including: Chronic conditions : heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes are the leading causes of death for people aged 65 and older. Hearing and vision loss : Hearing impairment is common, affecting nearly 25% of adults aged 65–74 and 50% of those aged 75 and older. Vision changes can make it difficult to read, drive at night, and more.  Bone and joint issues : Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and muscle aches are common and can affect a person's ability to do daily activities.  Falls : Muscle weakness and loss of balance can increase the risk of falls, which can lead to broken bones.  Geriatric syndromes : These complex health states can include frailty, urinary incontinence, delirium, and pressure ulcers.  Cognitive and psychological changes : These can include ...