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As a person gets older, changes occur in all parts of the body, including the brain. Certain parts of the brain shrink, including those important to learning and other complex mental activities. In certain brain regions, communication between neurons may be less effective. Blood flow in the brain may decreaseAging is the time-related deterioration of the physiological functions necessary for survival and reproduction. The phenotypic changes of senescence (which affect all members of the species) are not to be confused with diseases of senescence, such as cancer and heart disease (which affect individuals)
Exposure to light is a top cause of premature aging: Sun exposure causes many skin problems. Ultraviolet (UV) light and exposure to sunlight age your skin more quickly than it would age naturally. The result is called photoaging, and it's responsible for 90% of visible changes to your skin.
Advantages to society of older persons include their lower criminal activity, greater political participation, increasing voluntary organization participation, work abilities, and visual perception abilities.
Worst Things about Aging that You Wish Grandparents Warned You About
Dull and thinning hair. ...
The turkey neck. ...
Spend more time in hospitals. ...
The knees and joints hurt. ...
Sore feet. ...
The body slows down. ...
Cognitive decline. ...
Plan early for retirement.
Body weakness is a common complaint of old people. It can be associated with several geriatric syndromes, including frailty, sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass and strength), functional decline, failure to thrive, frequent falls, incontinence, and inability to ambulate.
Effective solutions to deal with old age problems
Keep yourself in good health. ...
Follow medical advice. ...
Practice cleanliness. ...
Prevent accidental injuries. ...
Cultivate right mental attitude. ...
Keep yourself busy and active. ...
Nurture relationships.
What to eat
fruit and vegetables.
potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy foods.
dairy and alternatives.
beans, pulses, fish, eggs and other proteins.
oils and spreads.
Calcium and Vitamin D: ...
Vitamin B12: As you get older, your ability to absorb Vitamin B12 can diminish, which means you may need to include Vitamin B12 rich foods in your diet. ...
Dietary Fibre: Including fibre-rich foods in your diet will help you stay healthy.
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Everyday problems for the elderly include physical health, mental health, ageism, and financial insecurity.
Memory concerns
Depression
Pain
Urinary Incontinence
Isolation and loneliness.
Most falls in older adults are due to a combination of underlying risk factors or health problems. Insufficient strength or balance is usually one of the problems — which can be addressed with the right exercises — but it’s good to check for other factors, such as medication side-effects or even a new illness.
Remember, healthy aging is not just about preventing problems. It’s also about spotting them and addressing them before they get worse, or drag down the rest of your health and independence.
treatable causes of decreased brain function, such as medication side-effects, thyroid problems, and a variety of other problems which are common in older adults.
Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia.
Studies show that medication and psychotherapy are generally equally effective in mild-moderate depression.
Having chronic difficulties controlling one’s bladder is a common problem for older adults, and tends to get worse with aging....
Correctly identifying the type and causes is key to effective treatment.
Surveys suggest that about 50% of all adults aged 65+ experience bothersome pain every month, often in multiple parts of the body. Persisting pain is linked with decreased social and physical activity, depression, and taking worse care of one’s own health. Pain can also be the sign of a new health problem that needs attention or a chronic problem that’s being inadequately managed.
exercises or physical therapy, and many other approaches. Treatment with medication may still be necessary.
isolation seems to be a stronger risk factor for premature death than loneliness, so it’s important to relieve social isolation as well. Arranging more social contact usually helps.
many older adults
are taking medications
that
they don’t really need.
it can be very difficult to completely eliminate the problems above.
you have to find professionals who will use the best-available knowledge to help you do so.
Good luck.