Factors contributing to healthy aging
Keywords:
aging, elders, daily activities, cognitive functions.Abstract
Aging is a multidimensional phenomenon resulting from changes in the physiological system performance due to intrinsic and extrinsic causes. The investigation involved the review of materials dealing with changes occurring in the nervous system and cognitive functions in the elderly in addition to the elements that contribute to the damage or improvement of their performance during aging. It was concluded that the changes in the nervous system performance during aging lead to a decrease in cognitive performance influenced by diverse factors related to the individuals lifestyle.Downloads
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