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How does compliance change with age? A comprehensive guide for seniors and caregivers

According to the National Institutes of Health, up to 50% of older adults experience medication non-adherence, highlighting a critical challenge in geriatric care. The question of **how does compliance change with age?** is multi-faceted, involving psychological, physical, and financial shifts that impact a senior's ability to follow medical, legal, and financial guidelines.

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Do hip protectors really work? A comprehensive review of evidence

An estimated 1.3 million hip fractures occurred worldwide in 1990, with numbers continuing to rise due to an aging population. For older adults at high risk, hip protectors are designed to mitigate the impact of a fall on the hip and prevent fractures. However, the question remains: do hip protectors really work effectively for everyone?

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Does aging increase or decrease compliance in the body?

Aging causes distinct physiological shifts throughout the body, and the question of whether it increases or decrease compliance is a complex one, with different systems responding in opposite ways. For example, multiple studies confirm that arterial compliance systematically declines with age.

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