A s the years go by, climbing the stairs or getting out of that overstuffed chair can become a bit more difficult. Though a little stiffness here or there is to be expected, some conditions may point to serious illness.
People lose some of their memory ability as nerve connections in the brain become weaker.
But forgetting names of relatives or where your grandchildren live could be a sign of dementia. Subtle changes probably mean you need a new eyeglass prescription, but clouding, yellowing or blurred vision could point to glaucoma. Hearing problems or dizziness. Weakening of the nerves in the inner ear over time can cause hearing loss. This can usually be helped with a hearing aid.