The Impact of the Ageing Process on Taiwanese Elderly
Journal Title: Lupine Online Journal of Nursing & Health care - Year 2018, Vol 1, Issue 3
Abstract
Ageing brings with it a number of influences on health and can result in increased frailty and diagnoses of chronic disease that can influence mental health and development of disabilities [1-4]. The majority of people older than 65 years of age are estimated to have at least one chronic physical or psychological illness. The major diseases of older people include diabetes, arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal problems, incontinence, osteoarthritis, sleep disturbances, chronic pain and falls [1,2,4- 8]. These physical problems can result in the older population in Taiwan experiencing lower life satisfaction, poor health, and problems with mobility [1,7]. Furthermore, ageing can result in psychological problems, such as mental health deterioration, dependency as a result of illness, dementia, sensory impairments and depression [2,6]. This clearly indicates that older people suffer from a wide range of illnesses and health-related problems and may also have to deal with reduced ability to maintain their daily activities.
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Chen Yuan Hsu
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- DOI 10.32474/LOJNHC.2018.01.000113
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