No One Wants To Lose Their Hearing

Hearing loss is more then affecting your inner ear, it can affect the things you've enjoyed throughout your life time.  Many people may look at the elderly as if they are confused and becoming senile, but in reality many of them still carry the same mindset, they just have trouble hearing.  Hearing loss can affect a person's daily life in many ways; they may miss out on socializing with friends and family.  Not being able to catch what everyone is saying can be frustrating, which could led to social isolation.  It may make the individual feel upset, embarrassed, and lonely.  This is where the outsiders need to be considerate of the individual and not presume that they are confused and can no longer relate or participate in conversations.  It is important that individuals who care about the elderly and enter the field of gerontology have patience and understand what the elders are experiencing.  It is hard for many to wrap their heads around the aging process until they enter it themselves; therefore, it is valuable for the older population to be surrounded by people who can understand the process at a young age and present them with their dignity when they feel it is diminishing.   
   


Hearing Loss and Aging
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=20432

Dimmer Colors

Lately, we have been discussing the eye and the changes that occur as one ages.  After searching through articles, I found a piece stating how color vision decreases as one becomes older.  This is labeled as a normal aging occurrence among the older population.  There is no treatment for this condition and is not severe, however, if you pursue a profession that requires fine color discrimination such as an artist, one may have to be more concerned. 

As seen in class, the rods and cones are what allow us to view colors.  As we age, cells in the retina, which are the cells that are responsible for color vision, decline in sensitivity.  These cells becoming less sensitive prevent us from seeing bright, noticeable colors.  Therefore, older individuals may be viewing a bright piece of artwork differently then younger adults, viewing the painting with faded, washed out colors. 

                                              

                                              How Your Vision Changes as You Age

                                              http://www.allaboutvision.com/over60/vision-changes.htm     

"News: Post-Exercise Protein Drinks Could Help Build Stronger Muscles"

You've finished your workout, showered, and continued to hydrate your body; all the right actions to take after an intense workout.  Before you reach for that sugary sports bottle, think about grabbing a protein drink instead.  It has been shown in studies that having a protein drink after a workout can be beneficial for ones muscle growth. People who drank protein-rich drinks after exercising showed to experience an increase in larger muscle fibers and whole body lean mass.  The consumption of drinks rich in protein can not only maintain ones exercise performance, but can also reduce fatigue, and help with muscle recovery.  Maybe after your next workout grab a protein drink and see how you feel. =]

http://www.greatist.com/fitness/protein-drinks-post-exercise-help-build-stronger-muscles/#