02. Physical and Psychological Changes

Old age is a stage that all persons will pass.

People suffer changes lifelong  There are good changes positive steps such as chilhood, hormonal changes such as adolescence, and negative changes as old age.

The integumentary system, which incluyes the skin, hair, and nails, undergoes significant changes with aging. I think that changes in this system are probably the most obvious and are evident to both the aging individual and others, because many of these structures are visible.

Other system that also is affected is the musculoskeletal system. It performs many functions. The bones of the skeleton provide a rigid structure that gives the body its shape. Osteoporosis is a common disorder of aging. It is probably that occur spontaneous fracture of the vertebrae or other bones. This change is relacionated with the mobility of elderly.

Also there are changes in the respiratory system. From 65 years, they start to get flu vaccine.

They have changes in the cardiovascular system, the hematopoietic and lymphatic systems, the gastrointestinal system, the urinary system, the nervous system, the endocrine system and the special senses. In all areas of the body.

I have talked about negative changes, with these changes to realize their potential. The years do experience, responsibility and wisdom. So all isn’t bad.

With the years they have more fanaticism in religious and political ideas. Because they see the changes in their body and they look for things for hold them. These ideas help them.

My grandfather told me many times that he has intelligence but his body doesn`t accompanied him.