Health Management for Older Adults III - Loss of Independence in the Elderly

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Aging is a natural and predictable process of change, but there is great variation in the type and the rate of the changes we undergo

We experience changes in our physical appearance, energy level, mental abilities, and social life. These changes are perceived by most of us as losses because they force us to give up situations, adopt new roles, and cope with diminished capacities