Senior Citizen care
The medical care of senior and elderly
people is called Senior citizen care. It is not only to just look after the
basic medical needs but also for the psychological and social needs of seniors.
As the human body starts to grow old
the body parts along with the mind starts to show the signs of aging. During
old age most of the people start to suffer with several types of diseases as
the body function decrease. Here are some examples:
Vision: In general old people have poor vision. Some even have
cataract or glaucoma. Hearing: They may also suffer with the less
ability of hearing.
Endocrine: Elderly people easily get tired or even sick due to
diminished endocrine function and decreased metabolism.
Heart: They may prone to cardiovascular and related diseases
like hypertension,diabetes etc. Brain and Nerves: Due to nervous disorder
some of them may suffer with dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
Bone and Muscles: Nowaday's most of the
seniors suffering with osteoporosis, arthritis due to lack of Calcium and bone
related disorder.
With better medical facilities and change
in lifestyle, life span has increased. This increase in lifespan has come with
its share of problems. With today's stressful life old people feel lonely and
their boon of long life becomes a curse. Life of the elderly people becomes
lonely as most of their juniors are getting emigrated to different countries or
cities due to their profession. Even while living in the same city people are
preferring nuclear families.
During aging physiological as well as
psychological changes occur in human beings. We should deal appropriately with
these changes. Care and support at home can help older people in overcoming
insecurity. Little concern can go a long way in helping them. Family and
friends have a major role to play.There are certain habits which have to be inculcated
to understand elders. Some of
which are mentioned below:
Providing a
safe and comfortable environment at home will boost their mental strength. Some
adjustments and cooperation can aid a lot. Respecting their opinion and
suggestions can make them feel being part of the family.
• Engaging them in their earlier habits
like morning walk, meeting friends, shopping for household etc. can help to
reduce anxiety.
• Taking over of some financial
responsibilities can also make them to feel relaxed.
• Regular health checkup can make them
feel fit and healthy.
•
Encouraging them to take up a new hobby can excite them and nurture the child
inthem.
• Yearly vacation can give them a new
lease of life.
Most
of all some time spent with them like having dinner together, watching
television,
