[Normal sensory aging]

Abstract

Normal aging can be defined as the result of the effects of genetic and environmental factors to which subjects are exposed throughout their lives. This process is slow and progressive and must be distinguished from disease. All organs are subject to aging in a physiological way.

Keywords: derly person; environment; environnement; personne âgée; physiological aging; quality of life; qualité de vie; sensory aging; vieillissement physiologique; vieillissement sensoriel.