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Age old problem– at a glance

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What are the tests elderly people should undergo?

BP

Sugar level

Cholesterol level

Weight loss

Appetite

Cancer tests

Eye and dental care

Skin care

18-11-2015 Healthy over 60

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How to identify ‘Osteoporosis’?

Those who have crossed the age of 60 should go through the ‘Bone mineral density’ (BMD) test to ensure the strength of the bones.


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What is ‘osteoporosis’?

As people age, the bones become very weak and the problems related to this is called ‘osteoporosis’.

If this problem persists in an elderly person, he or she may fall quite often and that may result in bone fracture – which is very risky.


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What are the diseases that can harm elderly people?

Very importantly the diseases that can harm or affect the elderly people are bone related, knee pain, lubrication issues, joints pain, calcium deficiency, urinary tract infection, fever etc.

Memory loss, indigestion

Hearing problem, vision, sleep disorder.


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How to prevent bone related problems?

Vitamin ‘D’ is essential for strengthening the bones. Sunlight can help apart from medicine supplement.

Minimum of 30 minutes walk in the sunlight in a week would surely help the elderly person to gain bone strength.

Milk would help


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Why elderly people have memory problems?

Neuron cells in the brain goes down in number as people grow/go old. It is called ‘Dementia’.

There are different types in it and the degree varies.

A Neurologist would definitely help. If required it can be cured with surgery.


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What are the other problems that an elderly person may face?

They may have digestion issues as they are most of the time fixed in a place without much movement. They may not have enough appetite.

They should be given some food which are easily digestible – containing fibre.

If urination is frequent in the night, then the memory problem may aggravate.


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What kind of food is good for them?

Rich protein food, milk, butter milk, fruits like orange-banana, guava are good – here again depends on their health condition.

Green vegetables are good. Wheat, garlic, dry fruits may help. Nutrition dietician or the family physician would recommend proper diet.


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Why old people feel stressed?

Old people just want someone to listen to their problems. Just by listening with interest, love, care and patience 50% of the problems would vanish. They should not feel that they are not cared properly.

If they feel they are insulted or ignored they get offended. Dignity comes first for them over food.


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How oldies can be helped to overcome anxiety and stress

More than money, food and medicines – old people just need genuine attention of their loved ones, relatives and friends. Quality time can provide them happy moments. Grand children can give them a soothing touch which would extend their life span. The present old age home issues have definitely disturbed every old person in our country.


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Present scenario - worrying


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Elders are to live with dignity. They just need love, care and nothing else.


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Thank you…Thank you…


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