Age Related Changes and Interventions

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Module 14: Assignment - Age-Related Changes and Interventions Aging is a gradual natural process that limits human capabilities in diverse spheres of life. Besides the various internal and external factors that influence the aging rate, human genes have a genetic design for aging and ending with death (AsapSCIENCE, 2013). As a result, as a person advances in age, they start to experience distinctive and inevitable age-related changes that vary from one person to another based on their environmental exposure, genetic makeup, exercise, and nutrition, among other factors. Three of these changes comprise presbyopia, presbycusis, and slowness.             Presbyopia is a standard age-related change that illustrates the diminishing capability of a person to see close objects. Belsky (2019) indicates that this challenge occurs due to the gradual alteration of the lens structure. It is a disc-shaped component that curves outwards to allow individuals to focus on objects at proximal distances. The imperfect replications of the human chromosomes leading to loss of their parts with advancing age discussed by AsapSCIENCE (2013) in their video lead to weakening this part. It develops impurities and thickens, leading to loss of bending properties. This process illustrates the concept of sensory aging. However, Belsky (2019) argues that physicians can improve the quality of life of a person suffering from this change by replacing the faulty lens with a contact one. The elderly can also embrace new lifestyle practices, including using appropriate appliances and lighting in their homes. They can also refrain from a night or cloudy-time driving. These aspects improve life quality but do not slow the progression.             Slo...