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Some Health Conditions To Watch For As You Age.

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We all get older, it really is just a fact of life but there are some conditions that you need to look out for as you get older. By identifying these conditions early you can help to give yourself a better life in the future as well as making sure that you have all the help and support you need to feel comfortable. Take a look below to find out more.

Osteoporosis
When you get older, your body starts to absorb any bone tissue and it does this faster than new bones can be made. For this reason, your bones will become weaker and they will become thinner as well. This condition is called osteoporosis and it can make your falls even more dangerous. You won’t experience any symptoms with this condition but you can go for a bone density test which will help you to find out if you are suffering from this condition.

Muscular Degeneration
Your vision will also start to deteriorate when you get older and the main problem that a lot of people experience is called macular degeneration. When you have this condition, the part of the eye that helps you to see fine detail starts to break down and through this, you may find that your vision becomes blurry. You may have difficulty recognising faces as well, however this is mostly common in those who are over the age of 75 and you can help to identify this by going for regular health checkups.

Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease erases the body’s ability to remember things and you may also find it difficult to think clearly as well. This is more common in those who are over the age of 60 however it can happen at any time. If you are concerned about this, make sure that you check in with your doctor.