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What do you think are the two most prevalent age-related changes that affect the lifestyle of the elderly?

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Changes in the body system and organs with age are highly variable and can be the result of disease, which, in turn, is influenced by lifestyle. Common physical changes include loss of color, texture and elasticity of the skin, bleaching of hair, loss of height, bone impairment, tendency to sleep less. Most body systems continue to function well, but the heart becomes more susceptible to disease and the reserve capacity of the heart and other organs decreases.

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