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Aging in the elderly

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Aging in the elderly

There is what people call as the art of getting old . This has probably an element of truth because getting old makes many people seriously inferior , insecure and irritable . To grow old takes wisdom meaning the aging physical aspects are there but to be gracious about it may help us view our mortality , accept all with humility that limitations are inevitable . Many who were once strong and athletic , the reality of losing one 's vigor would seem unacceptable . It 's hard to swallow

the negative realism of aging . The simple chores that once were indeed simple ' have now become impossible tasks to some individuals who were once upon a time , mighty competitors in some events in sports . Running may not be advisable anymore . Walking , the most common movement to a normal functioning individual is difficult when arthritis has already crept into his joints (Smith et al , 1997 in HYPERLINK "http /www .nlm .nih .gov /medlineplus /ency /article /004023 .htm http /www .nlm .nih .gov /medlineplus /ency /article /004023 .htm

Physical changes are natural occurrences of wear and tear and are included in the of things since time immemorial (Smith , Suzanna et al in Rantanen et al , 1997 . This is one of nature 's physical laws that no matter how many technological breakthroughs have been discovered and come to the forefront of human existence , up till now , the best of these man-made intelligent inventions are not able to arrest these signs of deterioration . A senior citizen has to deal with problems such as high blood pressure , the cumulative effects of fatty deposits or cholesterol build up , some parts of the body that almost do not work anymore , and those parts that work may incur pain and a degree of discomfort (Seek wellness , 2000 . Physical activity as mentioned , have some benefits to slow down degenerative diss but are not designed to reverse the course of aging . What is more tragic at times is , whenever people realize that the symptoms of aging are already there , it 's too late for them . They are now coping with regrets for earlier times and opportunities that had passed these were opportunities supposed to avert and prevent the speedy physical breakdown and enjoy more quality of life in their later years

Aging people have diminished enjoyments in their twilight years because they are subjected to abuse , mistreatment and exploitations simply because they are appraised as frail and inept by the majority . The increasing isolation they are experiencing even from their own children who , oftentimes , relegate them to homes or institutions do not help diminish the perception of their capabilities (Seek wellness , 2000

Regular exercise does help . Because of the many physical changes that occur in aging , a lot of adjustments as well are in so that the body is better able to cope with these changes . Two major parts of a person 's physique are affected in the aging process namely , the muscles and bones . Joints and bones...

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