Clinical Implications of Aging

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Describe the normal changes that occur with aging
Define homeostenosis
Identify and discuss the common age-related changes that occur in the following systems: cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, neurological, immune, urinary, musculoskeletal, reproductive, and sensory
Recognize the importance of determining when possible whether changes are associated with normal aging or represent disease
Discuss the implications of age-related changes for the health of older adults
Discuss the impact of lifestyle and the "cohort effect" have on the identification and classification of what is considered "normal" in aging