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The Aging Process: Health Problems to Expect with Aging:
A common procedure to the body is aging. This influences and affects either physical health or mental health. The health issues that could be prevented or managed include others that cannot be done. Knowing the common health issues that accompany aging prepares us ahead for what awaits us ahead and reminds us to take active steps on the care of our health and well-being.
Physical Health Issues:
1. Arthritis:
Causes joint pain and inflammation, restrictions in mobility and performance of daily activities
2. Osteoporosis:
Weakness in bones, fractures, osteoporotic compression.
3. Vision Loss:
Age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, presbyopia, impaired vision.
4. Hearing Loss:
Presbycusis is one of the most frequent age-related disorders; it destroys hearing as well as communication.
5. Chronic Conditions: Hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases accompany age.
Mental Health Disorders:
