Symptoms of Aging

General information about symptoms of Aging: The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible symptoms of Aging. This symptom information has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of symptoms of Aging. Furthermore, symptoms of Aging may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of symptoms and whether they are indeed symptoms of Aging.

List of symptoms of Aging: The list of symptoms mentioned in various sources for Aging includes:

Menopause
Balding
Graying hair
Skin changes
Slight mental decline - a slight loss of mental acuity is normal; a large loss might be a condition like Alzheimer's
Slight memory loss
Eye changes
Reading difficulty
Hearing loss
Vaginal changes
Wisdom

Symptoms of Aging: Many older people have relatively good eyesight into there eighties and beyond. Growing older does not always mean you see poorly. But age brings changes that can weaken your eyes, making reading in particular more difficult.¹

About one-third of Americans between age 65 and 74 and one-half of those age 85 and older have hearing problems. They may mistake words in a conversation, miss musical notes at a concert, or leave a ringing doorbell unanswered. Hearing problems can be small (missing certain sounds) or large (more serious deafness). However, you can get help. Special training, hearing aids, certain medicines, and surgery are some of the choices that help people with hearing problems. Older women often don’t want to admit their hearing loss, which is unfortunate because it is treatable in most cases. ¹

Women can enjoy sex well into their senior years. Women may notice changes in the shape and flexibility of the vagina, however. These changes do not usually mean a serious loss in the ability to enjoy sex. Most women will have a decrease in vaginal lubrication that affects sexual pleasure.¹

Older couples may have the same problems that affect people at any age. But they may also have added concerns of age, retirement and other lifestyle changes, and chronic illness. These problems can cause sexual difficulties. Talk openly with your doctor or see a therapist. These health professionals can often help. It is also important to discuss these issues and worries openly and non-judgmentally with your mate.¹

More symptoms of Aging: In addition to the above information, to get a full picture of the possible symptoms of this condition and its related conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by complications of Aging, underlying causes of Aging, associated conditions for Aging, risk factors for Aging, or other related conditions.

Medical articles on symptoms: These general reference articles may be of interest:

Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Aging - Women Getting Older: NWHIC

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