HCS 433: The Functionality Of The Human Body

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Functionality Paper HCS/433 July 21, 2013 Andrea W. Valdez Functionality Paper In medical term functionality is defined as the proper physiological activity of an organ, which in-turn assist in performing certain physical activities. This paper will address what happens to older individuals when they start to lose their physical function, which ultimately affects their independence and quality of life. This paper will address every aspect of older individuals’ lives as they have a downward spiral as a result of losing their functionality. Significance Younger individuals do not give it a second thought concerning jogging around the block, reading a book, or cooking dinner. In some cases older individuals also take these simple tasks for granted. Too often people take the small things for granted not realizing how difficult those small things may be for others. Many older adults usually 65 and older have a hard time just standing and keeping their balance without any assists, just completing daily activities has been proven to be difficult for some older individuals as a result of muscle loss. When older individuals find themselves…show more content…
Instead they use their struggles as a positive motivator ultimately encouraging themselves to move forward and live the reminding of their lives to the fullest. By having a positive mind frame older individuals will older individuals will be able to deal with the many issues that come with the aging process. In addition to coping with the aging process older individuals are also keep themselves in good spirit and not allowing themselves go into a downward
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