Flowchart showing how age-related organ changes interact and contribute to E.I.'s conditions.
AGING PROCESS
Natural decline across organ systems
Cardiovascular
Arterial stiffening → ↑ vascular resistance → heart works harder
Hypertension (150/90 mmHg)
Worsened by high salt & processed food
Gastrointestinal
Thinner gastric mucosa → ↓ protective mucus → ↑ acid injury
Peptic ulcer (history; maintained)
Aggravated by poor diet (no vegs, canned food)
Musculoskeletal
↓ Bone density + muscle weakness → vertebral changes
Kyphosis (slouched posture)
Leads to limited mobility, fall risk
Interactions
- Kyphosis → ↓ physical activity → can worsen hypertension
- Poor diet & added salt → worsen both hypertension and ulcer risk
- Multiple chronic changes lower resilience & quality of life