Question

Various impairments of the mind are commonly associated with old age. To what extent are these biological in origin? To what extent, social in origin?

Answer 1

don't know please send answer

Answer 2

Biological:—
Teeth start to fall down, body and GIT starts to weaken, muscles loose their strength, backbone bends, limbs start to weaken, hair turns white, visual impairment, etc.
Social:—
People don't treat old people nicely. They require more love and attention than others which they usually do not recieve. They believe that the old are good for nothing, but old is gold. People believe that they are handicapped and are good for nothing. This de-motivates them.