Aging changes in the bones - muscles - joints
Osteoporosis and aging; Muscle weakness associated with aging; OsteoarthritisChanges in posture and gait (walking pattern) are common with aging. Changes in the skin and hair are also common. The skeleton provides support and structure to the body. Joints are the areas where bones come together. They allow the skeleton to be flexible for movement. In a joint, bones do not directly contact each other. Instead, they are...
The Basics
- Aging changes in the male reproductive system
- Aging changes in organs, tissues, and cells
- Aging changes in hormone production
- Aging changes in the senses
- Aging changes in skin
- Aging changes in the female reproductive system
- Aging changes in the lungs
- Aging changes in the heart and blood vessels
- Aging changes in the nervous system
- Aging changes in the kidneys and bladder
Self Care
Aging changes in nails
Aging changes in nails
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Aging changes in hearing
Aging changes in hearing
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Changes in face with age
Changes in face with age
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Changes in skin with age
Changes in skin with age
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Review Date: 7/12/2018
Reviewed By: Laura J. Martin, MD, MPH, ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Atlanta, GA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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