Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 +.

Question 5

could it be alzheimer's or just old age?

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Archaic concept: 50% of the elderly by age 85 are cognitively normal.  If an older person seems intellectually deteriorating, they are not experiencing normal aging and need to be evaluated and treated.

Question 6

what is emotional disturbance in old age?

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Same as in young age: Emotional disturbance is severe emotional discomfort... The moment we feel discomfort, we dream of and seek comfort... The human psyche wants to feel comfortable, and can, at all ages...

Question 7

how to prevent being out of shape at an old age.?

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Move: Always best to eat less and walk more. Safe simple effective

Question 8

how to maintain a healthy musculoskeletal system in old age?

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Exercise: Isometric weight training, tai chi, aerobic training, pilates, yoga, 30 minutes walk, swimming and others will do well for successful aging. There are some hospitals that have exercise program for the elderly. Some health insurance may cover for this program.

Question 9

why would epilepsy start at an old age and what causes it to?

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Unusual: In the absence of head injury or stroke, or alcohol usage, it is unusual to have new onset seizures at the age of 53. This needs to be worked up to make certain that there is not an underlying brain tumor as the cause.   A ct scan or an MRI scan are useful to help to determine if there is a brain tumor.

Question 10

is it fast to lose your vision due to old-age macular degeneration?

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Depends: Approximately 90% of people only have the dry form of age-related macular degeneration where the vision loss is slower and usually less significant. However, approximately 10% of people have the wet form where bleeding, swelling, and scarring cause more rapid and more drastic vision loss. There is no treatment that has been shown to be effective for the dry form, but the wet form can be controlled.

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