Question 1

vision due to old age?

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Presbyopia: Most people have trouble focussing closely as they get older. Changes in vision from cataracts and/or macular degeneration are also very common. Any sudden change in vision should be evaluated promptly since all of the above occur gradually.

Question 2

what causes us to die of old age?

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Old Age Deaths.: Check far right side of this graph:  http://www.cdc.gov/injury/images/lc-charts/10lc---by-age-group-2006-7_6_09-a.pdf

Question 3

how exactly does a person die of old age?

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Organ failure : Typically speaking patients advanced ages but die of a specific organ failure. Before the days of advanced diagnostic testing specific cause of death may not have been known but now it is typically either heart failure, heart attack, respiratory failure or kidney failure.

Question 4

what is the solution for ivdp for old age?

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Prevention is best: By 'ivdp' I assume you mean intervertebral disc prolapse, or a slipped vertebral disc. Are you talking about prevention, or to treating existing pain, even disability. Prevention includes plenty water, healthy diet, regular exercise, &amp; (esp. RE lumbar) avoiding prolonged sitting. Treating symptoms, depending on severity, may well require visit to clinician or physical therapist. Hope that helps.

Question 5

can an ex-smoker live healthy to an old age?

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Yes: Statistically speaking, both non-smokers and ex smokers are likely to live to a healthier old-age than smokers.  Of course there are exceptions to every rule. George burns lived to be 100. He smoked 18 cigars a day and drank.  At 92 he was asked what his doctors had  to say about his lifestyle. "what can they say? They are all dead!".

Question 6

what is the common age someone dies from "old age"?

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Depends: "old age" is a relative term. What was considered very old 40 years ago is very different then now. Genetics play an important role; but life style is equally important. If you live beyond 65 , you can expect to live another 10-15 years, and the longer you live, the longer you can expect to live...Avg life expectancy is now over 79 for women- ethnicity and gender also play a role in longevity.

Question 7

why do we die from old age? what happens to the body?

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Many possible causes: See:  http://www.cdc.gov/injury/images/lc-charts/10lc---by-age-group-2006-7_6_09-a.pdf This graph will provide top causes of death for age 65 and above.

Question 8

what percentage of the us population die from old age?

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About 5%: This is just this pathologist's estimate. The diseases of extreme old age include a poorly-understood failure of the heart muscle, loss of physical strength required to breathe and protect / maintain the airway, and a mysterious unwillingness to eat that a wise caregiver respects. This is far higher than in the old days, when few people made it to age 60.

Question 9

why do people die of old age? what is happening to the body?

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Senescence: Senescence refers to growing old. We're still trying to figure out what's happening as we age but it may have something to do w/telomeres &amp; genetics. Perhaps, DNA replication errors start adding up over time. Check out http://www.theguardian.com/science/2008/apr/29/genetics. You can do your best to delay death by eating healthy, exercising regularly &amp; getting enough sleep. But there's no avoiding

Question 10

what are steps that should be taken in preparing for old age and death?

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Life Style Changes: Changes in lifestyle will have the biggest effect on longevity. This includes regular exercise, 8 hours of sleep, stress management, weigth management & dietary changes including increasing omega 3 oils and less of omega 6; 5-9 servings of fruit and vegetables a day; decreased anmount of starches and sugar. High fructose corn syrup is a no, as is splenda and aspartame. Supplements are a +.

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