Be Young in old Age

Young in old age!  Quite  interesting to hear. But is it possible to remain young in old age?  Difficult to believe.

Hours roll into months, days into months and months to years. The old saying ‘Time and tide wait for no man’ is perfectly apt.

We can’t stop time ticking off. As days pass on, we get older. Our thinking changes, our attitude changes and our physical body changes.

Ageing is a natural process. We can’t completely change the effects of old age; but we can, of course retard the deterioration of the body to a certain extent by leading a healthy and positive life style.

Effects of Ageing

As we get older, changes take place both in the physical and mental levels. Increased blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, diabetes, cholesterol, cancer …. are some of the

major common problems of old age.

The body cells start deteriorating and function less effectively; the skin loses elasticity, tissues break down, muscles weaken, eye sight reduces, hearing becomes weak, decayed teeth, increase in degenerative disease- all manifestations of old age.

The absence of care, love and affection from children and other close relatives and friends further add chances for depression and increased mental tension.

Causes of Ageing

As discussed earlier, aging is a natural process and we can’t completely reverse the process of aging. The main causes of aging are:

Faulty Life style:

Improper food, lack of physical exercise, increased mental tension- these all come under the category of faulty life style.

Heredity

The genes inherited from parents have got an important effect on aging. However one can’t do anything to influence the genes.

Free Radicals

Free radicals are highly corrosive oxidizing molecules. It is considered that free radicals are the main cause of aging and to a certain extent to cancer. The causes of these free radicals are – poor nutrition, cigarette smoking, strong sun light and air pollution.

Reversing the Process of Aging

The aging process can be reversed to a certain extent by taking the following steps.

-          Have balanced ,nutritious food

-          Take anti oxidants : Vitamins A, C & E and the mineral selenium

-          Proper physical exercise

-          Sufficient rest and sleep

-          Avoid mental tension and worry

-          Engage in some sort of mental activity

-          Have a positive attitude

-          Involve in  creative social activity

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Alzheimer's Disease

Dementia  is a loss of  functioning of the brain. This occurs with certain diseases. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is one form of dementia. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior.
Memory impairment, problems with decision-making ability, judgment, and personality are other features of this disease.

Causes

Age and family history are risk factors for AD.

·         Though developing Alzheimer's disease is not a part of normal aging, the risk of developing AD goes up with old age.

·         Having a close relative such as a brother, sister, or parent who has AD increases your risk.

There are two types of AD -- early onset and late onset.

·         In early onset AD, symptoms first appear before the age of 60. Early onset AD is much less common than late onset.

·         Late onset AD, the most common form of the disease, develops in people age 60 and older.

When nerve cells (neurons) are destroyed, there is a decrease in the chemicals that help nerve cells send messages to one another (called neurotransmitters). As a result, areas of the brain that normally work together become disconnected.

Symptoms

The main symptoms of dementia are the difficulties with many areas of mental functioning:

·         Language

·         Memory

·         Perception

·         Emotional behavior or personality

·         Cognitive skills such as calculation, abstract thinking, or judgment

Dementia usually first appears as forgetfulness.
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is the stage between normal forgetfulness due to aging, and the development of AD. People with MCI have mild problems with thinking and memory that do not interfere with everyday activities.

Symptoms of MCI include:

·         Forgetting recent events or conversations

·         Difficulty performing more than one task at a time

·         Difficulty solving problems

·         Taking longer to perform more difficult activities

The early symptoms of AD can include:

·         Language problems, such as trouble finding the name of familiar objects

·         Misplacing items

·         Getting lost on familiar routes

·         Personality changes and loss of social skills

·         Losing interest in things previously enjoyed, flat mood

·         Difficulty performing tasks that take some thought, but used to come easily, such as balancing a checkbook, playing complex games (such as bridge), and learning new information or routines

People with severe AD can no longer:

·         Understand language

·         Recognize family members

·         Perform basic activities of daily living, such as eating, dressing, and bathing

Signs and tests

AD can often be diagnosed through a history and physical exam by a skilled doctor or nurse. A health care provider will take a history, do a physical exam (including a neurological exam), and perform a mental status examination.
Tests may be ordered to help determine whether other medical problems could be causing dementia or making it worse. These conditions include:

·         Thyroid disease

·         Vitamin deficiency

·         Brain tumor

·         Stroke

Old Age and Healthy Living

Old Age and Healthy Living

Tags - old age, balanced food, exercise, positive  outlook

Getting old is a natural phenomenon. We can’t stop aging; it is beyond our control. But by taking certain positive steps we can slow down the process of aging and also various complications related to old age such as memory loss, arthritis, osteoporosis, stroke, cancer etc can be reduced to a certain though not possible to eliminate completely.

How to slowdown the rate of aging?

It is being claimed that taking antioxidant supplements will sop up the radicals and slow down the process of aging. There are different tonics and food supplements available in the market for maintaining youth. But the efficacy  of such tonics are in doubt. The best way is to go in the natural way to remain fit in old age by leading a healthy and  tension free life. The two basic requirements in this regard are balanced food and proper exercise.

Steps

1. Positive outlook: Getting old age does not mean having to live with arthritis, loss of memory etc. Take life with a positive out look.

2. Stay curios: Lean to use modern tools and gadgets such as computer, mobile phone etc.

3. Balanced diet: Take high fiber, fat free, less carbohydrate foods. Have more fresh vegetables and fruits.

4. Exercise (Physical): Take regular moderate exercise. If required consult a doctor. Brisk walking is the best form of exercise in old age.

5. Exercise (Mental): Remain active mentally. Play chess, cards, cross word puzzle, sudoku etc to sharpen the mind.

6. Enough sleep and relaxation: Take time to relax in between hectic activity. Switch off worry and tension and have sound sleep.

7. Spend time with children: Spend  some time with children in the family and neighborhood.  Mingling with children has a positive effect on the old and aged.

Summary

·         Stop worrying about death. It happens to every one. Worry won't help you live a  longer life.

·         Keep a balanced life between work and play

·         Make reading a regular habit.

·         Learn to lead a simple life.

·         Eat for health and for the enjoyment.

·         Think of  the  present moment.

·         Do not worry about   the future.

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Be Young in Old Age

Young in old age! Quite interesting to hear. But is it possible to remain young in old age? Difficult to believe.

Hours roll into months, days into months and months to years. The old saying ‘Time and tide wait for no man’ is perfectly apt.

We can’t stop time ticking off. As days pass on, we get older. Our thinking changes, our attitude changes and our physical body changes.

Aging is a natural process. We can’t completely change the effects of old age; but we can, of course retard the deterioration of the body to a certain extent by leading a healthy and positive life style.

Effects of Aging
As we get older, changes take place both in the physical and mental levels. Increased blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, diabetes, cholesterol, cancer …. are some of the
major common problems of old age.

The body cells start deteriorating and function less effectively; the skin loses elasticity, tissues break down, muscles weaken, eye sight reduces, hearing becomes weak, decayed teeth, increase in degenerative disease- all manifestations of old age.

The absence of care, love and affection from children and other close relatives and friends further add chances for depression and increased mental tension.

Causes of Aging
As discussed earlier, aging is a natural process and we can’t completely reverse the process of aging. The main causes of aging are:

Faulty Life style:
Improper food, lack of physical exercise, increased mental tension- these all come under the category of faulty life style.

Heredity
The genes inherited from parents have got an important effect on aging. However one can’t do anything to influence the genes.

Free Radicals
Free radicals are highly corrosive oxidizing molecules. It is considered that free radicals are the main cause of aging and to a certain extent to cancer. The causes of these free radicals are – poor nutrition, cigarette smoking, strong sun light and air pollution.

Reversing the Process of Aging
The aging process can be reversed to a certain extent by taking the following steps.
- Have balanced ,nutritious food
- Take anti oxidants : Vitamins A, C & E and the mineral selenium
- Proper physical exercise
- Sufficient rest and sleep
- Avoid mental tension and worry
- Engage in some sort of mental activity
- Have a positive attitude
- Involve in creative social activity

LS-01
260511

http://raamachandran.com

Old Age and Healthy Living

Getting old is a natural phenomenon. We can’t stop aging; it is beyond our control. But by taking certain positive steps we can slow down the process of aging and also various complications related to old age such as memory loss, arthritis, osteoporosis, stroke, cancer etc can be reduced to a certain though not possible to eliminate completely.

How to slowdown the rate of aging?
It is being claimed that taking antioxidant supplements will sop up the radicals and slow down the process of aging. There are different tonics and food supplements available in the market for maintaining youth. But the efficacy of such tonics are in doubt. The best way is to go in the natural way to remain fit in old age by leading a healthy and tension free life. The two basic requirements in this regard are balanced food and proper exercise.
Steps
1. Positive outlook: Getting old age does not mean having to live with arthritis, loss of memory etc. Take life with a positive out look.
2. Stay curios: Lean to use modern tools and gadgets such as computer, mobile phone etc.
3. Balanced diet: Take high fiber, fat free, less carbohydrate foods. Have more fresh vegetables and fruits.
4. Exercise (Physical): Take regular moderate exercise. If required consult a doctor. Brisk walking is the best form of exercise in old age.
5. Exercise (Mental): Remain active mentally. Play chess, cards, cross word puzzle, sudoku etc to sharpen the mind.
6. Enough sleep and relaxation: Take time to relax in between hectic activity. Switch off worry and tension and have sound sleep.
7. Spend time with children: Spend some time with children in the family and neighborhood. Mingling with children has a positive effect on the old and aged.
Summary
• Stop worrying about death. It happens to every one. Worry won't help you live a longer life.
• Keep a balanced life between work and play
• Make reading a regular habit.
• Learn to lead a simple life.
• Eat for health and for the enjoyment.
• Think of the present moment.
• Do not worry about the future.

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Learn from Others

There is an old saying in our locality which means that
' On each day one should earn wisdom(knowledge) and money and give it to others!'

As far as money is concerned, in normal case one may be doing some work / business and may be earning money out of it.

But the the question is knowledge. It does not mean that one should go to a college or institute to learn some thing. Man learns from his experience and that is valuable.

A successful manufacturer of ready made clothes the other day opined "If you want to become educated, try to meet someone who knows more than you."

One of the main reasons why most men slow down at 50 and lose the best opportunities is that they stop learning under the pretext of old age.

Remember life is short and therefore should not stop learning.

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