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How Many Older People are There? The UK population topped 60 million for the first time in 2005. As well as increasing, the population is ageing, with the biggest percentage…

Falls Age changes Reduced visual acuity, reduced contrast sensitivity and slower dark adaptation. Balance impairment secondary to loss of labyrinthine hair cells reducing vestibular input. Sarcopenia: loss of muscle mass…

The Ageing of Populations We have seen that the proportion of elderly citizens increased in developed countries during the 20th century and similar changes are happening even faster in less…

Driving in Later Life UK law obliges everyone to surrender their driving licence at the age of 70. A new licence is issued, which is valid for 3 years but can…

Age Changes 1. In old age, renal function is reduced to about 50% of the peak at 30 years. 2. Serum urea may remain in the normal range despite deteriorating…

Age Changes Physiology Age-related changes affect virtually all aspects of the respiratory system. Structural and functional changes occur, decreasing efficiency of gas transfer. However, because the lungs have huge reserve…

Age Changes There is a reduction in lean body mass and body water and a relative increase in fat. When marked this is known as sarcopaenia and constitutes a marker…

Introduction The Western world turned grey in the 20th century and much of the rest of the world will follow this century. Improvements in housing, sanitation, nutrition and education, and…

Age Changes The following facts are given because they are interesting, but they are of more theoretical than practical importance. Red Blood Cells There is evidence of reduced deformability in…

Aspirations for a ‘good death’ • Understanding that death is imminent and what is likely to happen. • Feeling in control. • Being free of pain and other symptoms. •…