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Stiffness and pain in joints in joints and increased difficulty in getting the exercise required in a healthy life style add to this the side effect of the drugs required to keep the disease under control and it will have an effect of lowering the quality of life as well a shortening it to some extent.
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What Autoimmune diseases affect the elderly more than younger people?
arthritis
Does arthritis affect dogs like it does humans?
Yes. Dogs can get arthritis as well, and it can make movement painful and difficult for elderly dogs.
How long can a person with arthritis survive?
It does not affect longevity of a person's life.
How does arthritis affect a person's life?
The affect that arthritis has on your life depend on what sort of arthritis you have as well as the damage done by it to your system. For example if you wake up to the fact that you have the problem early on a lot can be Dore to slow the progression of the disease.
Does elder abuse affect mortality?
The mortality rate of an elderly person who has been mistreated is higher than the mortality rate of an elderly person who has not experienced abuse
What are some affects of dental burs on an elderly person?
A dental bur isn't going to affect an elderly person in any different way than a younger person, provided their teeth are in good condition.
What chromosome does Arthritis affect?
Arthritis does not effect a chromosome.
What diseases affect the elderly?
The most common diseases of aging include Alzheimer's, arthritis, cancer , diabetes, depression , and heart disease .
What type of arthritis is most common in the elderly?
Osteoarthritis, which is a non inflammatory form of arthritis and is often associated with the effects of wear and tear on the joints.
Can kiwis affect arthritis?
No
What might worsen arthritis?
There are many different forms of arthritis and what would affect some would have no affect on others.
Does arthritis affect the circulatory system?
Inflamatory arthritis like rheumatoid can.
