Özet:

Old age, which results from the progression of time throughout the body systems and organs, eventually impairs the productivity and biological capacity of an organism. The geriatric population is increasing in developed countries where life-expectancy is high. Although medical care is the most popular reason for hospitalization of aged patients, 35 percent of all hospitalizations is due to surgical procedures and this increases with each passing day. During the process of human aging physical alterations such as a decrease in all sensations, a regression in movement and motor skills, a decrease in reflex and reactions, and a deceleration in the cardiovascular system are very important. A reduction in vision and auditory sensation in patients undergoing surgical procedures especially affects interaction between people and causes communication difficulties. This article is prepared to provide information about age-related impairment in vision, hearing, language, voice and speech, and the effects of these impairments in communication between health care workers and aged patients.

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