What are the effects of aging on the elderly themselves?

11 Comments

1. Dave M says:

   August 11, 2009 at 3:50 pm

   All I can say it’s, "Old Age", not for weaklings – got to be tough to grow old.
2. redcore86 says:

   August 11, 2009 at 3:50 pm

   I dont think alot of them want to talk about it or else. Have you seen the Godfather
3. ..ROXY..sheila from oz.. says:

   August 11, 2009 at 3:50 pm

   as health deteriorates, loss of independence and social life, if dementia is present also loss of short term memory,( not to be confused with a natural slowing down of memory) decision making , personal hygiene ,interest in former activities, eventually not recognising loved ones.
   each person has their own experience,and age at their own rate.
   and by no means does everybody get alzheimers.
4. Salome says:

   August 11, 2009 at 3:50 pm

   You just start getting aches and pains, and they get worse as time goes by, then you are a regular patient at the hospital……do you want me to go on?
5. isotope2007 says:

   August 11, 2009 at 3:50 pm

   Isolation is IMO the biggest problem facing people as they age. Loss of a social life, friends die or are faced with their own limitations, partners die or because of health problems are often placed in care facilities, families are busy, or move away. Grandchildren grow up and stop adoring their Grandparents. Much loved pets age and die. It can become a very lonely and isolated existence for many people.
6. boggin828 says:

   August 11, 2009 at 3:50 pm

   I don’t really understand your question- the effects of aging on the elderly are that they get older… I don’t know what else to tell you. It’s nature that we see every day.
7. HappyCamper says:

   August 11, 2009 at 3:50 pm

   I suffer from memory lost and it’s hard to try so hard to remember things from my past.Some times I can remember about everything and in a flash it’s gone. I don;’t have the dreaded ALZ. My doctors thinks some of it is from stress. Arthritis has hit me and this is terrible. I have great problems doing certain things I’ve always done. It’s rough getting old and there’s a price to pay for our abuse of our bodies while young also.So any young people out there reading this pay heed and take care of yourself. Party now and pay a price worth death when you’re older. It’s just not worth it my friend. Wise up before you destroy your future.
8. ☃ᵸᵃṩᵢᴄᶦṱ☔ have a☮nice dayET☎Ýრᐡḿ says:

   August 11, 2009 at 3:50 pm

   in my case i see the best in life and people .
   i just do what i can do and leave the rest to the young and fitter.
   enjoy life
9. littlewilly50 says:

   August 11, 2009 at 3:50 pm

   We all react different junior,i suppose our genes, and standard of living when younger,also contribute to our eventual decline of health.
10. Boogerman says:

    August 11, 2009 at 3:50 pm

    I find most people are not afraid of getting older, they are afraid of getting ugly, like your nose and ears get bigger, your hair gets grey, etc.
11. Catherine -Ann says:

    August 11, 2009 at 3:50 pm

    I’m only in my early 40’s but i watched my loved ones get old and die. I know what’s in store for me now. Being alone and dieing alone possibly,pain eespeciallyif cCanceris involved. Going blind and deaf and knowing your life is coming to an end. Looking back and at the last minute wondering where all the years have gone and wanting to do it again.Not something to look forward to or to remind people of even though we know it’s there.