Changes Involved In Senescence
Senescence, the “Gradual physical decline that is related to aging and during which the body becomes less strong and efficient” (chapter 12 slide 2) will occur. A few physical changes involved in senescence include an individual’s vision, skin, and the development of menopause. As individuals age, vision becomes worse, (chapter 12 slide 16). One’s peripheral vision fades the quickest. Individuals also do not see colors as sharply, however, do not be afraid because individuals still see black and white for a while. If you have not found yourself in need of glasses yet, you probably will now or at least soon, because aging individuals become increasingly nearsighted, and farsighted as elasticity is lost and corneas lose their round shape. Skin