The Results Of Aging

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Group Homes..................................................7
Low-cost, Government Subsidized Housing......................7
Foster Care..................................................7
Nursing Homes................................................7
CONCLUSIONS.......................................................9
WORKS CITED.......................................................10

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Tables 1. The results of aging...................................4


INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this report is to discuss several aspects of aging.
Several theories of why we age, based on genetic research, cellular
research, and physiological research will be examined, along with physical and
mental changes that are the result of aging. Specific mental changes that will
be explored are Alzheimer's Disease and Senile Dementia. The final aspect to be
looked at will be the care of the elderly ...

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loses its capacity to fight off infections and other invaders.
As a result, antibodies are produced that cannot tell the difference between
"friendly" cells and "enemy" cells. Most experts now believe that aging
represents many phenomena working together (Miller and Keane 97).

PHYSICAL CHANGES
The physical changes that accompany aging are not necessarily
incapacitating, even though they may be discomforting or limiting.
The body has less strength and endurance as it ages. The rate of energy
production in the body cells is gradually lowered so that people tire more
easily and are more sensitive to weather changes. Sexual desire and ability
lower ...

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