Study to assess the physical changes seen in old age in Punjab region (India)

Pardeep Singh; Davinder Kaur; Rakesh K Gorea; S S Oberai

Pardeep Singh Professor, Forensic Medicine, Teerthankar Mahaveer Medical College, Moradabad, UP, India.
Davinder Kaur PG Tutor, Teerthankar Mahaveer Nursing College, Moradabad, UP, India.
Rakesh K Gorea Faculty Member, College of Medicine, Prince bin Abdulaziz Sattam University, Al Kharj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
S S Oberai Additional Professor, Forensic medicine, GMC, Patiala, India.

Keywords: Arcus senilis, cataract of eyes, presbyacusis, wrinkles on skin of face; memory

Abstract

in the present study, various physical changes that occur in old aged persons like arcus senilis, a cataract of eyes, presbyacusis, wrinkles on the skin of face and memory (intact or not) were studied. Old aged persons need special attention according to the physical change that has occurred, so they need tender care both psychological as well as physical care. regular mood and memory check-ups should be encouraged for all older adults, just as we now encourage regular physicals (1). The speed, at which people age, as well as how aging affects their outlook on life, varies from person to person (the speed at which people age, as well as how aging affects their outlook on life, varies from person to person).