During sensitive stages of aging, these 4 changes can occur and deserve careful attention.

Their awareness of the surroundings may diminish, and they may appear withdrawn or fatigued, even when awake. This is a natural response to the body’s energy conservation processes.

Vital systems, including the heart, lungs, and brain, are gradually working more slowly, and the body prioritizes rest as a way to cope with the gradual shutdown.

Families may worry that their loved one can no longer hear them, but evidence suggests that hearing is often one of the last senses to diminish.