These Are the 4 Most Overlooked Signs of Declining Health, According to Aging Experts

Each indicator can be subtle and easy to miss—and one may even be praised as a good health outcome at first.

From graying hair and wrinkled skin to moments of forgetfulness; some signs of aging are easy to recognize. But experts say early clues that someone’s health is slipping can be far more understated, so it’s worth knowing what specifically to look for.

“Health decline in older adults rarely presents as a crisis, at first,” says Ronald Schwartz, MD, FACP, FAGS, a triple board-certified physician in internal, geriatric, and hospice and palliative care medicine. “It’s the tiny ways daily life starts to feel heavier, slower, or just off.” According to Dr. Schwartz, these changes are often overlooked because they occur gradually, and people dismiss them as a normal part of getting older...READ MORE.