The medical care of senior and elderly
people is called Geriatic care. It is not only to just look after the basic
medical needs but also for the psychological and social needs of seniors.
As the human body starts to grow old
the body parts along with the mind starts to show the signs of aging. During
old age most of the people start to suffer with several types of diseases asthe body function decrease. Here are some examples:
Vision: In general old people have poor vision. Some even have
cataract or glaucoma. Hearing: They may also suffer with the less
ability of hearing.
Endocrine: Elderly people easily get tired or even sick due to
diminished endocrine function and decreased metabolism.
Heart: They may prone to cardiovascular and related diseases
like hypertension,diabetes etc. Brain and Nerves: Due to nervous disorder
some of them may suffer with dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
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