What is it about?

The anatomy of the muscular and skeletal system is explained and how this changes due to the natural ageing process.

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Why is it important?

Care staff should have an understanding of the physiological changes that occur as we age. These changes affect our appearance, and our abilities to function and respond to daily living activities.

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These changes affect our appearance, and our abilities to function and respond to daily living activities.

Mrs Julie I Swann

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This page is a summary of: Ageing and musculoskeletal disorders, Nursing and Residential Care, December 2012, Mark Allen Group,
DOI: 10.12968/nrec.2012.14.12.642.
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