HLTH 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 17: Night Sweats, Estate Planning, Menopause
12 Jul 2017
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What changes age brings, age proofing and the steps you can take to age healthfully, and the ways you can make most of all years of your life. Life span- the maximum amount of time a person lives. Life expectancy- the average predicted length of time from birth to death. Normal aging- certain biological aging processes that seem time related rather than being a function of disease, injury or stress. Pathological aging- a decrease in functioning caused by disease, illness, injury and other factors. Physical disabilities that limit mobility are increasing among middle aged americans. Physical activity- a key to successful aging. Nutrition and obesity- most common nutritional disorder in older persons is obesity. Causing risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, arthritis and other sickness. Using brain as you age- by reading, playing games, solving crossword puzzles, and doing crafts and pottery or quilting greatly decreases the risk of memory loss.
