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

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Handling financial affairs also becomes a problem for those who cannot see well enough to pay bills, drive to the bank, or answer business correspondence. These physical changes occur even though the older person is mentally alert

In addition, since the aging process is closely tied to health, we become increasingly more vulnerable to disabling illness

Chronic conditions, such as diabetes, arthritis, heart disease and hypertension, as well as acute accidents such as falls, are the major causes of disability and dependency among the elderly