Biological, Psychological and Social Changes in Late Adulthood

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Insomnia: Is a sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep.
Presbyopia: refers to an inability to focus on near objects
Osteoporosis: is a progressive bone disease that is characterized by a decrease in bone mass and density which can lead to an increased risk of fracture
Menopause: is the cessation of a woman’s reproductive ability
Affective functioning: concerned with or arousing the emotions or affection
Cognitive functioning: refers to a person’s ability to process thoughts
Dementia: Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Memory loss is an example.
Alzheimer’s disease: is the most common form of dementia
Parkinson’s disease: is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system.