Senses
Name 2 changes in the Mouth due to aging
What is dry mouth, sense of taste starts to diminish
Name 2 ways SKIN changes with age
What is Decreased sensitivity to pain, thinning skin
Name 2 age related changes in MUSCLES.
What is Muscle loss, may become rigid and lose tone
Name 2 changes to the RESPIRATORY SYSTEM due to aging.
Lung capacity lessens, respiration rate decreases
Name 2 changes in the NERVOUS SYSTEM due to aging.
What is Slight slowing of thought, memory, and thinking, nerve cells transmit messages more slowly.
Name 2 changes that occur in the NOSE due to aging
What is reduced sense of smell and affect taste
DAILY DOUBLE: Name 2 changes with HAIR as we age.
What is Hair thinning or loss, growth where not wanted
Name 2 changes in joints as people age.
What is Stiffness, arthritis
Name 2 changes in the CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM as we age.
Walls of heart and veins thicken, cholesterol build up
Name two changes in the female reproductive system.
What is Menopause, less estrogen
Name 2 age-related changes in the EYES, and 2 changes with the EARS.
What is Eyes-dryness, cataracts
Ears-difficulty hearing, ear ringing (tinnitus)
Name 2 changes in NAILS due to aging.
What is Thickening of toenails, slower growth
Name 2 reasons why balance may decline with age.
What is Weakened muscles, slower reflexes
Name to changes in the LYMPHATIC or IMMUNE SYSTEM.
What is Diminished ability to fight infection, immunity declines, increase of autoimmune antibodies
Name 2 changes in the male reproductive system.
What is Decreased testosterone, decreased number of sperm
Name the sense that is usually the first to be affected by aging.
What is Eyes
Name 2 effects of aging on skin healing.
What is Slower wound healing, increased risk of bruising
Name 2 strategies to maintain good physical health.
What is Regular exercise, strength training, balanced diet
Name 2 age-related risks for lung or heart health.
What is Increased blood pressure, increased risk of pneumonia
Name two things that help keep the brain healthy as we age.
What is Stay mentally active, manage stress, control chronic conditions