Overview
Senility refers to the state in which there are physical and mental changes in individuals because of old age.
Causes
Senility can be associated with many diseases, some of which are listed below:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Parkinson’s disease
- Vascular dementia
- Huntington’s chorea
- Lewy body disease
- Drug addiction
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Stroke
- Poor nutrition
- Thyroid dysfunction
- Alcoholism
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of this health condition include:
- Memory loss
- Anorexia
- Poor judgment
- Confusion
- Poor concentration
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of this health condition is made on the basis of signs and symptoms, and the presence of an underlying cause, such as Alzheimer’s disease.
Treatment
Most conditions that cause this health condition cannot be cured, but they can be managed. Some of the following measures are taken to manage senility:
- Medications to slow down the progress
- Proper nutrition
- Exercise
- Healthy life choices
- Activities to sustain mental health
