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• Physical changes– Elderly may experience transitions in their physical health, including reduced muscle mass, bone density, changes in vision and hearing and a decline in mobility.
• Cognitive changes– Cognitive abilities may vary with age like mild memory loss, lapses or slower processing speed.
• Chronic health conditions– The aged population is more prone to have chronic health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and respiratory disorders.
• Polypharmacy– As a result of getting aged, elderly may take several medications that can pave way to potential drug interaction and side effects.
• Social consideration– The chances of feeling isolated or lonely is very common in old age, especially if they lost their spouse or have limited interaction.
• Care giving and support– Older adults may need support to fulfill their daily tasks and health care needs and family members or caregivers often provide support.
• Mental Health– Psychological/emotional concerns including anxiety, depression, cognitive disorders like dementia, alzheimers may become prevalent among the elderly people.
• End of life planning– As people age, they may involve in discussions and thinking about to end-of-life care preference, plans and discussions.