Essay on Aging Process

As we grow older, reflecting on one’s life becomes a natural part of the aging process. This paper is a life review taken from my grandfather, Mr. D.H., who was born in the 1940’s, he is currently 75 years old. He has a birthday coming up soon in November where he will be 76 years old. He currently lives by himself in an apartment in a retirement community designed for older able adults, where this interview took place. Overall for his age, his health is stable only suffering from Type I diabetes

did look like I could lessen my calorie intake with my fiber and carbohydrates. But with my ten year old self it showed that I needed more fat total K calories. As I aged, changes occurred in my body that could affect my nutritional needs. The aging process affects my body's absorption of many nutrients. For example, I’m less able to absorb nutrients such as calcium. My body also excretes, and eliminates, more nutrients. I’ve noticed that as a 90 year my body is starting to have different needs, so

sex in their own lives, remain loosely explored. Healthcare workers need to understand the reality that sexuality perseveres throughout the lifespan and that it is an important factor that needs to be addressed when considering health and the aging process. This paper aims to produce evidence that sexual activity is relevant to the older adult population and that healthcare workers should play a role in addressing the sexual health and functioning of these individuals. Several articles will be reviewed

The aging process has a negative impact on the musculoskeletal system. During the aging process bone density and mass decreases resulting in high risk for fractures and falls. Muscles lose their mass, bulk, and tone which causes weakness. Abnormalities of this system along with pain affects activities of daily living. Some questions that may be asked during this assessment are; Have you had previous joint, muscle or bone problem? Does joint, muscle or bone problem affect your daily activity? Do

Aging is one thing that everybody dreads but cannot avoid, no matter how hard they try. The aging process of the brain starts happening when a person is in their late 20’s. This starts happening slowing, but it increases as your age increases. Around the ages 60 to 70, the mass of the brain declines, or shrinks. This causes some memory loss and it becomes hard to retain new knowledge. When adults reach the age 70, recalling names can become more difficult. It is simple stuff like this that can become

Race and poverty factor into the aging process in several ways. First, there is a growing number of minority older population in America (158). This growth will continue to rise in the future. As a result, the United States of America will have a diverse older population. Secondly, many older minority groups face disadvantages. These disadvantages are due to discrimination they have faced throughout their life. Furthermore, cultural and economic barriers can keep older minority people from a satisfying

Summary One of the side effects of the normal aging process on the brain is the dilapidation of cerebral white matter, which according to previous studies correlates to poorer cognitive functioning. This research experiment is an in-depth study of the neurological components of aging in terms of white matter integrity, working memory, and cognitive function in relation to aerobic exercise. A team of scientists from various universities conducted this exercise intervention study and it spans a twelve-month

better understanding how the process of aging affects older adults, I interviewed my neighbor, a sixty-seven year old man. For the purposes of this paper, I will refer to him as Pat. Pat lives with his wife of forty-three years. They currently live in a home in Mounds View, which they have owned for twenty-four years. They receive no home services. He views aging as inevitable. He added that, although there are plenty of negative things that are associated with aging, there are definitely perks that

Reversing The Aging Process, Should We? In the length of time measured as human lifetime one can expect to see a full range of differing events. It is assumed that during a lifetime a person will experience every possible different emotion. If one is particularly lucky, he will bear witness to, or affect some momentous change in humanity. However is it reasonable to ask what would be experienced by someone who lived two lifetimes? Up until recently the previous question would and could only be

past cultures and into today’s society. In order to stay young, many anti-aging interventions have been tried throughout the years. Beauty has been an important factor throughout time. For instance, “an obsession with immortality is a central theme in a Babylonian legend about King Gilgamesh, who ruled southern Mesopotamia in about 3000 B.C.” (Post, 2004). Although this is a legend, slowing or even reversing the aging process occurred in other cultures. Stated in, The fountain of youth cultural, scientific