Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Effects of Aging on Health

Cognitive Effects
Beginning in the thirties is point in the aging process when it is typical to experience cognitive declines. However it is possible to maintain normal cognitive function into old age. Many elderly have memories as sharp or even sharper than their younger counterparts. Semantic or general knowledge memory including vocabulary and definitions remain steady or even increase.

Emotional Effects
Aging typically produces and improvement in emotional intelligence. This is because with age we typically are better able to manage and regulate our emotions. The exception is usually related to health and wellness deficiencies, disease states, or prolonged stress.

Successful Ageing
The Golden Years have been termed "successful ageing" as early as the 1950s and was popularized in the late 80s. The terminology has sparked a debate as to what is “normal ageing" which would have a high risk of illness and "successful ageing" with low risk of disability and high cognitive and physical functioning.

Successful ageing would consist of three components:
1. Low probability of disease or disability

2. High mental and physical function capacity

3. Active engagement with life Alternatively, terms such as "healthy ageing," "optimal ageing" have been proposed.

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