Aged
Aged
The term Aged refers to the process of growing old or the state of being old. It is a natural biological process that affects all living organisms. The aging process is characterized by a gradual decline in physiological function and an increased risk of disease and death.
Aging Process
The Aging Process involves a series of changes in the body over time. These changes include a decrease in physical and mental capacity, a decrease in the body's ability to recover from injury or illness, and an increase in the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
Gerontology
Gerontology is the scientific study of the aging process and the problems associated with aging. It involves the study of the physical, mental, and social changes in people as they age, as well as the investigation of the changes in society resulting from our aging population.
Geriatrics
Geriatrics is a branch of medicine that focuses on health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults.
Age-Related Diseases
Age-Related Diseases are illnesses and conditions that occur more frequently in the aging population. These include heart disease, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, osteoporosis, and arthritis.
Life Expectancy
Life Expectancy is a statistical measure of the average time an organism is expected to live, based on the year of its birth, its current age, and other demographic factors including gender.
Longevity
Longevity refers to the length of life. It is often used as a measure of the quality of life in studies of aged populations.
Elder Care
Elder Care refers to the specialized care that is designed to meet the needs and requirements of senior citizens at various stages of their lives.
End of Life Care
End of Life Care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The goal is to help you live as well as possible and die with dignity.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aged
- Wikipedia's article - Aged
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