Old Age and Health

What is the need of elderly people in our society? Many people think they are burden, many think they are valueless. But the correct answer is, they are an asset to society. Because, they have enough experience about life. When man becomes old, they become sick frequently. For this reason, kipping their health fit is a big challenge. Everybody should know about the complications of old age. Here we will explore the world media to find out solutions of the health problems elderly people face...

How Old People Are Treated:

Old people do not get the required service. A report on BBC on Jan 28, 2016 showed the present healthcare facilities of old people in the UK. According to the report, the government of UK is failing to provide urgent help to old people. One statistics there shows how the elderly people are being treated in the UK. From the report, one can easily assume the fragile condition of elderly people around the world especially in the poorer countries.

Older People Are Happier:

A study in the UK has found that people aged between 65-79 are the happiest and 45-49 are the saddest in UK. People start becoming more unhappy again from 80 because of certain reasons such as living alone, poor health and loneliness. The researchers have found the reasons why people of 45-59 age group are unhappy. More responsibility to themselves, care for their children and elderly parents are among the causes. NDTV Health reported it on Feb 02, 2016.

Active Sex Life For Healthy Brain:

In old age, active sex life can keep the brain healthy. A study in the UK has found it. Researchers surveyed more than 6000 adults aged 50 to 89 years. The study is biased because many participated in the study did not give any answer. So, according to the researchers more study is needed. FoxNews Health reported it on Feb 03, 2016.

Old people are our wealth. As they are experienced, they can give us a lot of advice. So, we have to be very careful to them. We have to try our best to keep their health sound and fit. We should not forget that we all will grow old one day.