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Nearly 1 in 5 Americans will be of retirement age by 2030. Understanding what are some physiological changes that occur with old age is the first step toward promoting health, preventing disease, and maintaining a high quality of life in the senior years.
By age 80, the average adult has lost about half of their skeletal muscle mass compared to their 20s. For nurses, recognizing and understanding these and other significant physiological changes of the musculoskeletal system associated with aging is crucial for providing effective, safe, and holistic care to older adults.
By age 30, the average person's body begins to lose about 1% of its organ functional reserve each year. An authoritative look at **what are the changes in the body system of aging** reveals a complex, gradual process impacting nearly every part of the human body.
