TAILIEUCHUNG - Health for Elderly Women

Breasts lose tissue and subcutaneous fat, reducing breast size and fullness. Most of the mammary glands are replaced by fat tissue so make the breast less firm. Nipple may turn in slightly. The area surrounding the nipple (the areola) becomes smaller and may nearly disappear. Lumps are common around the time of menopause. Breast cancer risk increases with age. Women should perform monthly breast self-examinations and should also talk to their health care provider about mammograms (Breast scans). Changes in the Vision Aging eyes produce fewer tears. The cornea becomes less sensitive, so injuries may not be noticed. By the time someone. | Health for Elderly Women Dr Arvind Dubey Elderly women are as those who have crossed a given life span 65 years in developed countries and 60 years in developing countries like India. Aging theory No one really knows how and why people change as they get older. Some theories claim that aging is caused by accumulated lifelong influences and or injuries from ultraviolet light wear and tear on the body by-products of metabolism and so on. Other theories view aging as a predetermined genetically-controlled process. Body changes with age Changes in body shape Fat tissue may increase toward the centre of the body including around the abdominal organs. The loss of muscle mass in the legs and changes in body shape can affect her balance leading to falls. A woman may appear shorter as she ages. This height loss is related to aging changes in the bones muscles and joints. Women typically lose about 1 cm inches every 10 years after age 40. Height loss is even greater after 70 years old. In total she may lose 1 to 3 inches in height in rest of her life. Women usually gain weight until age 65 and then begin to lose weight. Physical activity a proper diet and treating osteoporosis can help reduce these changes. Hearing loss Age-related hearing loss or presbycusis is mainly caused by changes in the inner ear. However your genes and loud noises such as from rock concerts or music headphones may play a large role. Initially there is difficulty in hearing high-frequency sounds such as someone talking. As hearing gets worse it may become difficult to hear sounds at lower pitches. Hearing aids Telephone amplifiers and other assistive devices may be helpful. A cochlear implant Surgery may be recommended for certain women with very severe hearing loss. The implant makes sounds seem louder but does not restore normal hearing. Changes in the bones muscles and joints The bones lose calcium and other minerals especially in women after menopause. The trunk becomes shorter as the gel-like

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