Question

Discuss the availability of programs or initiatives on the national or your own local level which specifically assists aging adults who present with sensory or perceptual deficits. Describe the role of selected agency in aiding individuals to age gracefully.

Answer 1

Ans) Visual, hearing and olfactory impairment are also common among older persons, and they often experience difficulty adjusting to their sensory loss. Non-correctable visual impairment typically results from the major age-related eye diseases (macular degeneration, cataract, and glaucoma).

- According to the National Institute of Health, some of the most essential factors to aging well are within your control. To prolong your youth, make an effort to maintain a target blood pressure, lower your cholesterol, maintain a healthy weight, exercise regularly, drink alcohol in moderation, and avoid smoking.

-Tips for aging gracefully
Be kind to your skin.
Exercise.
Mind your diet.
Mental health matters.
Stay physically active.
Lower your stress.
Quit smoking and decrease alcohol consumption. .
Get enough sleep.