As people get older, their body's defense system (immune system) gets weaker. This means they are more likely to acquire infections, including HIV.
Both dementia and depression are common in the older age group. Dementia is an impairment in mental ability, and depression is a mood disorder.
New bone formation and old bone resorption constantly keep happening in human bodies in balance. But when this balance is impaired, it is termed osteoporosis.
Eye problems are seen very commonly in older people, and these include glaucoma, cataracts, dry eyes, and age-related macular degeneration.
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis in older adults. It is commonly seen in women but affects both men and women.
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