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The patient notices a change in central vision. Initially, straight lines (for example, of buildings) become distorted; later, a blank area appears in the center of a printed page (central scotoma).
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
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. (Source: excerpt from Aging - Women Getting Older: NWHIC)
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. (Source: excerpt from Aging - Women Getting Older: NWHIC)
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. (Source: excerpt from Aging - Women Getting Older: NWHIC)
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. (Source: excerpt from Aging - Women Getting Older: NWHIC)
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The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Aging. This signs and symptoms information for Aging has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Aging signs or Aging symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Aging may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Aging symptoms.
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