The mental and physical health of the elderly has always been of great importance to their loved ones. Experts have opined that exercise would be beneficial for them, however, due physical infirmity and loneliness, they may lead sedentary lives. This could be helped with improving their nutrition, as well as introducing new and engaging physical activities to them.
As we get older, the physical ailments one suffers from increase in number and severity. The body’s ability to repair itself reduces, causing a spike in age related illnesses, such as osteoarthiritis, pulmonary diseases, and diabetes. These further inhibit the mobility of the person, as they may be suffering from chronic pain. They also do not consider the alterations necessary for an aging body, and thus, may be consuming an unhealthy diet, leading to a reduced level of fitness. Recently, many older people tend to live alone, contributing further to poorer mental health.
A possible solution, thus, would be to monitor any illnesses, and increase physical activity. The elderly often engage in sedentary hobbies, such as watching television, reading, etc, which leaves little time for exercise. Encouraging them to participate in group outdoor activities, such as bird watching, would serve the purpose of socializing, as well as introduce more exercise into their schedule. Motivating them to take an interest in their diet and nutrition would also be beneficial. As they see their efforts bearing fruit and their illnesses and general well-being improving, they will be further motivated to continue.
In conclusion, many aged people live sedentary lifestyles due to ailments, improper nutrition and inactive hobbies. Encouraging them to participate in activities they can socialize in, while also exercising, and taking more care of their nutrition, could be beneficial for improving their mental health and physical fitness.
The mental and
physical
health of the elderly has always been of great importance to their
loved
ones. Experts have opined that exercise would be beneficial for them,
however
, due
physical
infirmity and loneliness, they may lead sedentary
lives
. This could be
helped
with improving their
nutrition
,
as well
as introducing new and engaging
physical
activities
to them.
As we
get
older, the
physical
ailments one suffers from increase in number and severity. The body’s ability to repair itself
reduces
, causing a spike in age related illnesses, such as
osteoarthiritis
, pulmonary diseases, and diabetes. These
further
inhibit the mobility of the person, as they may be suffering from chronic pain. They
also
do not consider the alterations necessary for an aging body, and
thus
, may be consuming an unhealthy diet, leading to a
reduced
level of fitness. Recently,
many
older
people
tend to
live
alone, contributing
further
to poorer mental health.
A possible solution,
thus
, would be to monitor any illnesses, and increase
physical
activity
. The elderly
often
engage in sedentary hobbies, such as watching television, reading, etc, which
leaves
little
time for exercise. Encouraging them to participate in group outdoor
activities
, such as bird watching, would serve the purpose of socializing,
as well
as introduce more exercise into their schedule. Motivating them to take an interest in their diet and
nutrition
would
also
be beneficial. As they
see
their efforts bearing fruit and their illnesses and general well-being improving, they will be
further
motivated to continue.
In conclusion
,
many
aged
people
live
sedentary lifestyles due to ailments, improper
nutrition
and inactive hobbies. Encouraging them to participate in
activities
they can socialize in, while
also
exercising, and taking more care of their
nutrition
, could be beneficial for improving their mental health and
physical
fitness.