AGEING AND THE DISEASES

Ageing And The Diseases

Ageing And The Diseases

Introduction

Aging is a natural process, gradual and continuous, which begins at birth and continues for all stages of life. Although there is a specific moment that defines a person as elderly, the age of 65 has traditionally been associated with this life stage for signalling the moment when, in industrialized societies, people generally leave the workforce. On the other hand, people leave the workplace because this practice is being reviewed in most countries.

In contrast, to the concept of normal aging, the set of diseases and limitations that affects many older people. ...