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In the Philippines, disability is one of the social issues affecting a portion of the Philippines' population. To ensure the equality and rights of disabled persons, there are Philippine laws and policies that were passed regarding persons with disabilities (PWDs). There are also numerous non-government associations that seeks to encourage and help improve the wellbeing of people with ...
Macular degeneration typically occurs in older people, [1] and is caused by damage to the macula of the retina. [1] Genetic factors and smoking may play a role. [1] The condition is diagnosed through a complete eye exam. [1] Severity is divided into early, intermediate, and late types. [1] The late type is additionally divided into "dry" and "wet" forms, with the dry form making up 90% of ...
Visual or vision impairment ( VI or VIP) is the partial or total inability of visual perception. In the absence of treatment such as corrective eyewear, assistive devices, and medical treatment – visual impairment may cause the individual difficulties with normal daily tasks including reading and walking. [6] The terms low vision and blindness are often used for levels of impairment which ...
Vision rehabilitation (often called vision rehab) is a term for a medical rehabilitation to improve vision or low vision. In other words, it is the process of restoring functional ability and improving quality of life and independence in an individual who has lost visual function through illness or injury. [1] [2] Most visual rehabilitation ...
Personal care for seniors means helping with things like bathing, dressing, brushing teeth, grooming, and helping with continence care if needed.
Impaired mobility is a major health concern for older adults, affecting 50% of people over 85 and at least a fourth of those over 75 years old. As adults lose the ability to walk, climb stairs, or rise from a chair, they become completely disabled.
Presbyopia is physiological insufficiency of accommodation associated with the aging of the eye that results in progressively worsening ability to focus clearly on close objects. [4] Also known as age-related farsightedness [5] (or age-related long sight in the UK [6] ), it affects many adults over the age of 40. A common sign of presbyopia is difficulty reading small print which results in ...
This article lists the 100 oldest living current or former state leaders whose age can be demonstrated beyond reasonable doubt. State leaders are defined to include heads of state (including representatives who act in their stead, generally a governor-general), heads of government and internationally recognized de facto leaders of sovereign states with significant international recognition.