Describe at least 2 common cognitive changes and 2 common physical changes in older adults.

Introduction

The changes that occur in the brain and body as people age can be both positive and negative. For example, memory loss may be an issue for some older adults but not others; they may even consider it a blessing because they no longer have to remember everything or remember any specific details. However, there are many other common physical changes experienced by older adults that may cause stress and concern for them.

Common cognitive changes that occur in older adults include:

Common cognitive changes that occur in older adults include:

Memory loss.

Slower learning and processing speed.

Difficulty expressing thoughts and ideas.

In addition, common physical changes that occur in older adults include:

Decreases in bone density, leading to frailty and bone fractures from falls; this can lead to decreased muscle mass, osteoporosis ( weakened bones), or both.

Memory loss. Memory loss is a common aspect of aging and one that can cause stress and concern for older adults. It helps to note that not all memory loss is related to dementia or Alzheimer’s disease: it can be due to a variety of factors, including medications and vitamin deficiencies.

Memory loss is a common aspect of aging and one that can cause stress and concern for older adults. It helps to note that not all memory loss is related to dementia or Alzheimer’s disease: it can be due to a variety of factors, including medications and vitamin deficiencies.

Memory loss may be a result of the following:

Medications – some medications can cause memory loss by interfering with the production of neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine in your brain’s hippocampus (which controls spatial navigation). If you’re taking any prescription drugs on an ongoing basis, talk with your doctor about possible side effects before choosing this medication as part of your health regimen. * Vitamin Deficiencies – Vitamin deficiencies affect both how fast our bodies burn calories during exercise as well as how efficient they are at converting food into energy (calories). This means they might leave us feeling hungry longer than usual after eating meals containing only carbohydrates—like pasta or breads—which could lead us back towards overeating when we feel hungry again later on. * Aging Processes – As we get older there are several changes occurring within our bodies including a decrease in muscle strength due to atrophy (shrinking), bone density loss due to osteoporosis (fragile bones) which results in fractures when someone falls down too hard; increased risk for heart disease because cholesterol builds up faster than usual; slower metabolism rate so it takes longer than normal before body needs rest after physical activity has been completed

Slower learning and processing speed. Learning new things slows down with age, as does the ability to process information quickly. Older adults may perform more poorly on tasks than younger adults when there are many distractions present, but they can perform as well when there are few or no distractions.

Learning new things slows down with age, as does the ability to process information quickly. Older adults may perform more poorly on tasks than younger adults when there are many distractions present, but they can perform as well when there are few or no distractions.

Slower learning and processing speed is one of the most common cognitive changes seen in older adults.

Difficulty expressing thoughts and ideas. There is some decline in language skills as people age, especially if they do not use their language skills extensively and give their brains practice at using them. This shows up primarily in vocabulary level, and in word retrieval — being able to think of the right word for an idea or object at the right time.

As people age, they lose some of their vocabulary level. This is because as we use words less often, our brains may not know how to store them in the same way. When we do not use our language skills extensively and give our brains practice at using them, this shows up primarily in vocabulary level and word retrieval — being able to think of the right word for an idea or object at the right time.

It’s important to note that this decline doesn’t happen everywhere; it depends on what kind of words you use most often and how much you are exposed to different types through your environment (for example: reading magazines vs novels).

Common physical changes that occur in older adults include:

The most common physical changes that occur in older adults are:

Body fat. As you age, your body will naturally increase its levels of fat. This can make it difficult for you to stay warm and comfortable in cold environments. In addition, if you have a lot of body fat, it may affect your heart rate response when exercising or exerting yourself physically (which is important because it affects how well your body responds to stress).

Decreases in muscle mass as well as bone density (bone loss). As we age our bodies begin losing muscle mass and increasing belly fat—both of which increase our risk for developing heart disease or diabetes later on down the line! These two factors alone are enough reason not only go through life feeling like shit but also might lead someone into premature death due to poor health conditions such as high blood pressure/cholesterol levels that result from these physiological changes occurring over time due too lackadaisical lifestyles lived by people around them(including themselves).

Decreases in bone density, leading to frailty and bone fractures from falls.

As we age, our bones become more brittle and less dense. This can lead to osteoporosis, a condition where the bones are weak and break easily. Osteoporosis is more common in older adults because they have less muscle mass than younger people do; thus they’re not able to support their own weight as strongly when they walk or run around on the floor. Additionally, as we get older, our bodies produce less testosterone than before—a hormone that helps keep bones strong and healthy.

Osteoporosis occurs when there isn’t enough calcium in your body’s blood stream (known as osteocalcin) for proper absorption by your bones’ inner matrix layer (the cortex). There are several factors that contribute to this imbalance:

Diet—Calcium-rich foods include dairy products like milk or cheese; leafy greens such as kale; broccoli spears; almonds nuts * Exercise – Regular exercise such as walking helps keep muscles strong so they can help strengthen bones during movement (i

Weakening of muscles and decreased muscle mass, leading to greater difficulty walking, less control over body movement, and greater risk of falls.

Weakening of muscles and decreased muscle mass, leading to greater difficulty walking, less control over body movement, and greater risk of falls.

Decreased muscle strength and power. This can be seen as a decrease in the ability to lift objects or move them around quickly. It’s also possible that you may not have been able to do things like push a cart with groceries or lift yourself out of bed in the morning until recently (if at all). As a result of this loss of strength and power, you may require assistance when performing everyday tasks like getting dressed or brushing your teeth—or even just going up stairs! This lack of ability could lead to an increase in fall risks while walking down staircases or other areas where there are no handrails nearby; it could also cause injuries if someone falls because they were unable to brace themselves properly against something else nearby (like another person).

Slight increases in body fat and decreases in muscle mass, leading to increased difficulty staying warm in cold environments (older adults will feel chilly more easily).

As you get older, your body will naturally begin to change. For example, older adults are more likely to be overweight and have less muscle mass than younger people. This can lead them to feel colder in cold environments because they have a lower body temperature regulation system that allows them to stay warm by producing heat from the inside out rather than by generating heat through exercise or physical activity.

Conclusion

These changes are all normal, and even something to be glad about. As long as you can still do the things you enjoy, that’s the best possible outcome! It’s important for older adults to remember that they can still live independently and participate in activities of daily life. Even though these changes are inevitable, they don’t mean that we have to accept them as inevitable or give up on our lives just yet.