Geriatric Syndrome: Symbol of Advanced Age

Abstract

Old age is one of the happenings in the life of an individual which cannot be avoided. There are many natural and non-natural health conditions in advanced age that may hinder older adults. There are common health conditions such as physical related such as falls, osteoporosis, constipation, body aches, hearing disability, impaired vision etc. Mental changes like memory loss, confusion, dizziness, gait problems etc. social problems like social isolation, frustration, anxiety, fear, agitation, loss of loved one etc. This is a sometime we cannot avoid but can postpone. Lifestyle modification, regular physical and mental exercises, and diet pattern change are the main things in the postponement of this type of age-related problem. People must take advice from healthcare professionals to lead a normal and happy life.