Dementia or memory loss might happen with age. Learn a few tips to reduce the risk of dementia.
Social Interaction is good to make your mind cheerful.  It reduces level of stress and gives a lower risk for memory loss. Loneliness will give a high rate of dementia.

High Blood Pressure and Low Cholesterol: Alzheimer’s disease is a very bad form of dementia and vascular diseases like stroke and heart diseases may cause AD or vascular dementia.

Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol: Smoking is bad for health in every way.  The memory and thinking skills of smokers are also worse than others. Heavy drinking of alcohol is also bad for memory.

Regular exercise: Physical activity is good for your body, muscles and maintains the blood flow to your brain. It reduces risk factors related to dementia.

Eat healthy: Eat greens and reduce foods with high saturated fat, cholesterol etc. Eat fish with omega-3 fatty acids like tuna or salmon which is good for brain.

Keep brain active: Challenge brain by reading, learning, writing, gardening or playing games that stimulate brain cells and give lower risk for dementia.

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Tips to prevent dementia or memory loss

Dementia or memory loss might happen with age. Learn a few tips to reduce the risk of dementia.
Social Interaction is good to make your mind cheerful.  It reduces level of stress and gives a lower risk for memory loss. Loneliness will give a high rate of dementia.

High Blood Pressure and Low Cholesterol: Alzheimer’s disease is a very bad form of dementia and vascular diseases like stroke and heart diseases may cause AD or vascular dementia.

Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol: Smoking is bad for health in every way.  The memory and thinking skills of smokers are also worse than others. Heavy drinking of alcohol is also bad for memory.

Regular exercise: Physical activity is good for your body, muscles and maintains the blood flow to your brain. It reduces risk factors related to dementia.

Eat healthy: Eat greens and reduce foods with high saturated fat, cholesterol etc. Eat fish with omega-3 fatty acids like tuna or salmon which is good for brain.

Keep brain active: Challenge brain by reading, learning, writing, gardening or playing games that stimulate brain cells and give lower risk for dementia.

As you age, there will many changes in the body and one of them is visionary problems. Some of the common eye problems are:

Presbyopia: Presbyopia is a common disorder after 40. Objects that are close or in small print cannot be seen clearly. It is usually corrected using reading glasses and contact lenses.

Floaters: This is when you see specks across your field of vision which you might notice in a well-lit room or outdoor. If there are light flashes, it is a more serious problem. Then you should visit an eye doctor immediately.

Dry Eyes: Tears are more important than you think. Dry Eyes happen when the tear glands do not produce enough tears and give tears of poor quality. This condition is very uncomfortable with burning, redness, itching and sometimes loss of vision as well. Meet your eye doctor immediately.

Tearing: Having too many tears is this condition. Wearing sunglasses or protecting your eyes may solve the issue. An eye infection or a tear duct that is blocked can also cause tearing. 

Cataracts: When the entire lens in your eye is covered by a cloudy area it is called cataract. Lens is as clear as that of a camera in a healthy eye. Light passes easily. But when there is cataract, light cannot go via the lens easily and vision can be impaired. Cataracts are formed slowly and if they become large, surgery has to be done.

Glaucoma: When high fluid pressure happens, this occurs. The normal watery fluid flow between cornea and lens is blocked. This is a very serious issue and has to be treated immediately or else permanent loss of vision might occur. Eyes have to be checked regularly as there is no early symptoms for glaucoma.

Retinal Disorders:  Retina transfers images to brain and that is how we see. Age-related macular degeneration, retinal vessel occlusions, diabetic retinopathy etc. Are some of the retinal disorders.
Conjunctivitis happens when the eye tissue is inflamed. It cause itching, redness, burning etc. and is called as “pinkeye”. It happens for people of any age. Infection or chemicals may cause this.

Corneal Diseases: Cornea is clear and helps focus the light that enters your eyes. Injury, infection or diseases may affect the cornea to cause redness, pain etc.

Eyelid Problems: Eyelids protect the eyes, limit the entry of light and distribute tears. Inflammed eyelids, tearing, itching etc. are some of the eye problems.

Temporal Arteritis: Inflammation of arteries and their blockage in the eyes and those in the temple may occur due to this condition.  Severe headache, pain etc. are the symptoms. Sudden loss of vision in one eye may also occur. Joint pain, loss in weight etc. are also other symptoms. Blindness in the other eye may also happen. Diagnosing early and treating using medicines is a method to prevent the vision loss. This may lead to a situation of emergency.

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Eye problems in Old Age

As you age, there will many changes in the body and one of them is visionary problems. Some of the common eye problems are:

Presbyopia: Presbyopia is a common disorder after 40. Objects that are close or in small print cannot be seen clearly. It is usually corrected using reading glasses and contact lenses.

Floaters: This is when you see specks across your field of vision which you might notice in a well-lit room or outdoor. If there are light flashes, it is a more serious problem. Then you should visit an eye doctor immediately.

Dry Eyes: Tears are more important than you think. Dry Eyes happen when the tear glands do not produce enough tears and give tears of poor quality. This condition is very uncomfortable with burning, redness, itching and sometimes loss of vision as well. Meet your eye doctor immediately.

Tearing: Having too many tears is this condition. Wearing sunglasses or protecting your eyes may solve the issue. An eye infection or a tear duct that is blocked can also cause tearing. 

Cataracts: When the entire lens in your eye is covered by a cloudy area it is called cataract. Lens is as clear as that of a camera in a healthy eye. Light passes easily. But when there is cataract, light cannot go via the lens easily and vision can be impaired. Cataracts are formed slowly and if they become large, surgery has to be done.

Glaucoma: When high fluid pressure happens, this occurs. The normal watery fluid flow between cornea and lens is blocked. This is a very serious issue and has to be treated immediately or else permanent loss of vision might occur. Eyes have to be checked regularly as there is no early symptoms for glaucoma.

Retinal Disorders:  Retina transfers images to brain and that is how we see. Age-related macular degeneration, retinal vessel occlusions, diabetic retinopathy etc. Are some of the retinal disorders.
Conjunctivitis happens when the eye tissue is inflamed. It cause itching, redness, burning etc. and is called as “pinkeye”. It happens for people of any age. Infection or chemicals may cause this.

Corneal Diseases: Cornea is clear and helps focus the light that enters your eyes. Injury, infection or diseases may affect the cornea to cause redness, pain etc.

Eyelid Problems: Eyelids protect the eyes, limit the entry of light and distribute tears. Inflammed eyelids, tearing, itching etc. are some of the eye problems.

Temporal Arteritis: Inflammation of arteries and their blockage in the eyes and those in the temple may occur due to this condition.  Severe headache, pain etc. are the symptoms. Sudden loss of vision in one eye may also occur. Joint pain, loss in weight etc. are also other symptoms. Blindness in the other eye may also happen. Diagnosing early and treating using medicines is a method to prevent the vision loss. This may lead to a situation of emergency.

Arthritis is a common disease especially affecting old people. It attacks the joints in the body and makes movement difficult.  The warning signs of arthritis are: joint pain, stiffness, swelling, pain while touching joints, redness in joint, movement problems etc.

If these issues lasts more than 2 weeks, you have to see a rheumatologist or your doctor immediately. X-Rays or tests may have to be done before the treatment.

There are many types of arthritis.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common type in old people. It affects cartilage that pads the bones. It wears and mild pain, stiffness etc. happens while bending or walking. In worse conditions, pain will be there during rest or even sleeping.

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a very bad condition when any injury will lead to inflammation in joints also. It is autoimmune. The severe pain and swelling may occur in many joints together. Even movement of the joint will be difficult and people with RA will be feverish or tired.

Gout is very painful and is due to uric acid deposit in joints and connective tissue. Swelling, pain, stiffness etc. can happen when certain foods like anchovies, liver, shellfish etc. are eaten. It mostly affects hands and legs-ankle, knee, elbow, hand etc.

Reactive Arthritis is an inflammation in joints that occurs like a reaction to some other infection in the body. It is also known as Reiter’s Syndrome. Other symptoms for this are redness, conjunctivitis, urethritis etc.
Psoriatic Arthritis is for the patients who have psoriasis. Other kinds of arthritis are ankylosing spondylitis that affects the spine and arthritis in temporomandibular joint. (jaw joining skull).

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Arthritis in Old Age

Arthritis is a common disease especially affecting old people. It attacks the joints in the body and makes movement difficult.  The warning signs of arthritis are: joint pain, stiffness, swelling, pain while touching joints, redness in joint, movement problems etc.

If these issues lasts more than 2 weeks, you have to see a rheumatologist or your doctor immediately. X-Rays or tests may have to be done before the treatment.

There are many types of arthritis.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common type in old people. It affects cartilage that pads the bones. It wears and mild pain, stiffness etc. happens while bending or walking. In worse conditions, pain will be there during rest or even sleeping.

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a very bad condition when any injury will lead to inflammation in joints also. It is autoimmune. The severe pain and swelling may occur in many joints together. Even movement of the joint will be difficult and people with RA will be feverish or tired.

Gout is very painful and is due to uric acid deposit in joints and connective tissue. Swelling, pain, stiffness etc. can happen when certain foods like anchovies, liver, shellfish etc. are eaten. It mostly affects hands and legs-ankle, knee, elbow, hand etc.

Reactive Arthritis is an inflammation in joints that occurs like a reaction to some other infection in the body. It is also known as Reiter’s Syndrome. Other symptoms for this are redness, conjunctivitis, urethritis etc.
Psoriatic Arthritis is for the patients who have psoriasis. Other kinds of arthritis are ankylosing spondylitis that affects the spine and arthritis in temporomandibular joint. (jaw joining skull).

The word cholesterol gives a bit of tension to everyone. Because high blood cholesterol can create problems for your dear heart and vascular system and high blood pressure. Actually cholesterol is needed for your body. Only when the balance is affected, problems arise. So a proper knowledge about cholesterol is essential. HDL or High Density Lipoprotein is good cholesterol and reduce heart attack and stroke risks. Low Density Lipoprotein is bad cholesterol and increases the risks for all these. When there is imbalance, it will clog arteries and cause health issues. 

Heart Diseases

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is the biggest threat for those with high cholesterol level. They may have high LDL in blood. The arteries are narrowed due to LDL hardening them. Blood flow to and from heart is reduced or blocked; you get pain in chest or a heart attack.  If HDL is very less, that can also cause CHD.

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is another disease when this plaque caused by cholesterol builds up in other places inside your body apart from the vital organ, heart. It is commonly found in arteries that carry blood to your feet and legs. It has to be treated on time else may cause numbness and tissue death.
Stroke is another word feared by all. This is dangerous as it affects the other main vital organ, your brain. When this dangerous plaque narrows blood supply and blocks arteries in the brain, stroke occurs. Oxygen to brain will be cut off and a serious toll on your health may occur. 

Hypertension or High Blood Pressure may happen if the blood cholesterol level is high. When blood flow is narrowed due to plaque, heart has to work harder than usual and pressure is increased to pump blood. So the blood pressure becomes high which is not healthy.

Type 2 Diabetes affected people should check their cholesterol levels as this disease is a silent killer. It will lower HDL and increase LDL which can be dangerous and lead to all above mentioned problems.

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What is Cholesterol?

The word cholesterol gives a bit of tension to everyone. Because high blood cholesterol can create problems for your dear heart and vascular system and high blood pressure. Actually cholesterol is needed for your body. Only when the balance is affected, problems arise. So a proper knowledge about cholesterol is essential. HDL or High Density Lipoprotein is good cholesterol and reduce heart attack and stroke risks. Low Density Lipoprotein is bad cholesterol and increases the risks for all these. When there is imbalance, it will clog arteries and cause health issues. 

Heart Diseases

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is the biggest threat for those with high cholesterol level. They may have high LDL in blood. The arteries are narrowed due to LDL hardening them. Blood flow to and from heart is reduced or blocked; you get pain in chest or a heart attack.  If HDL is very less, that can also cause CHD.

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is another disease when this plaque caused by cholesterol builds up in other places inside your body apart from the vital organ, heart. It is commonly found in arteries that carry blood to your feet and legs. It has to be treated on time else may cause numbness and tissue death.
Stroke is another word feared by all. This is dangerous as it affects the other main vital organ, your brain. When this dangerous plaque narrows blood supply and blocks arteries in the brain, stroke occurs. Oxygen to brain will be cut off and a serious toll on your health may occur. 

Hypertension or High Blood Pressure may happen if the blood cholesterol level is high. When blood flow is narrowed due to plaque, heart has to work harder than usual and pressure is increased to pump blood. So the blood pressure becomes high which is not healthy.

Type 2 Diabetes affected people should check their cholesterol levels as this disease is a silent killer. It will lower HDL and increase LDL which can be dangerous and lead to all above mentioned problems.

  

It is when our body is unable to handle the sugar in food properly and convert to energy that the condition of Diabetes mellitus occurs. When one is trapped in diabetes, the regulatory mechanism for glucose in the blood appears to be inefficient and result glucose goes on to dangerous levels and causes destroying vital organs. Diabetes tends to run in families, but factors other than heredity such as overweight too are causes that trigger diabetes older people.

 Before going to the tips that could cure Diabetes, please not that, the commonest form of diabetes, which affects the older people is Type II – which is also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes. Well, It is often said that there are no definitive cure for diabetes, however the way to combat is to follow a healthy – balanced diet and engaging in regular physical activities. The following food items can be considered as some great medications for diabetes in old ages.

 

Fig Leaves- These are commonly considered as ideal for treating diabetes. It is because they have anti-diabetic properties to reduce the sugar levels in the blood. A medication advised using fig leaves is to directly chew on an empty stomach. The water used to boil the leaves too can be a good option to drink. It has to be done on a regular basis and we can see that the insulin gets reduced.

Fenugreek- Fenugreek seeds are endowed with the properties of lowering sugar levels. A teaspoon of fenugreek seeds soaked in a glass of water over night has to be consumed on empty stomach. However, no food or other food items should be taken for the next 30 minutes. The same way has to be followed at least 2 times a week.

 

Cinnamon- This commonly used spice in every Indian cooking, comes with the benefits of anti-diabetic properties. Take half spoon of cinnamon powder on every day, or it can also be chewed. It is said to have properties like that of insulin in lowering the glucose levels in the blood.

 Grape Seed Extract- Rich source of vitamin E, flavonoids and linoleic acid, consume 300mg per day to reduce the blood sugar levels.

Olive Oil- Apart from the beneficiary effects such as reducing the cholesterol and triglycerides level in the blood, Olive oil also helps to reduce blood sugar level. So cook all foods with edible olive oil.

Bitter Gourd- It is advised to drink the stock after boiling the bitter gourd and the best effects can be gained when taken on empty stomach every morning on a regular basis.

Vitamin C- Consuming up to 600mg of vitamin C daily or Foods rich in vitamin C are advised to be consumed, if you are in a chronic stage.

Garlic- The anti-diabetic effect of garlic lies in the chemical Allicin and garlic has hypoglycemic effects.

Aloe Vera- This very common plant in households has anti-inflammatory properties that promote wound healing and is can be consumed when taken along with buttermilk. It comes with hypoglycemic characteristics.

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Diabetes in Old Age – Prevention and curing

  

It is when our body is unable to handle the sugar in food properly and convert to energy that the condition of Diabetes mellitus occurs. When one is trapped in diabetes, the regulatory mechanism for glucose in the blood appears to be inefficient and result glucose goes on to dangerous levels and causes destroying vital organs. Diabetes tends to run in families, but factors other than heredity such as overweight too are causes that trigger diabetes older people.

 Before going to the tips that could cure Diabetes, please not that, the commonest form of diabetes, which affects the older people is Type II – which is also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes. Well, It is often said that there are no definitive cure for diabetes, however the way to combat is to follow a healthy – balanced diet and engaging in regular physical activities. The following food items can be considered as some great medications for diabetes in old ages.

 

Fig Leaves- These are commonly considered as ideal for treating diabetes. It is because they have anti-diabetic properties to reduce the sugar levels in the blood. A medication advised using fig leaves is to directly chew on an empty stomach. The water used to boil the leaves too can be a good option to drink. It has to be done on a regular basis and we can see that the insulin gets reduced.

Fenugreek- Fenugreek seeds are endowed with the properties of lowering sugar levels. A teaspoon of fenugreek seeds soaked in a glass of water over night has to be consumed on empty stomach. However, no food or other food items should be taken for the next 30 minutes. The same way has to be followed at least 2 times a week.

 

Cinnamon- This commonly used spice in every Indian cooking, comes with the benefits of anti-diabetic properties. Take half spoon of cinnamon powder on every day, or it can also be chewed. It is said to have properties like that of insulin in lowering the glucose levels in the blood.

 Grape Seed Extract- Rich source of vitamin E, flavonoids and linoleic acid, consume 300mg per day to reduce the blood sugar levels.

Olive Oil- Apart from the beneficiary effects such as reducing the cholesterol and triglycerides level in the blood, Olive oil also helps to reduce blood sugar level. So cook all foods with edible olive oil.

Bitter Gourd- It is advised to drink the stock after boiling the bitter gourd and the best effects can be gained when taken on empty stomach every morning on a regular basis.

Vitamin C- Consuming up to 600mg of vitamin C daily or Foods rich in vitamin C are advised to be consumed, if you are in a chronic stage.

Garlic- The anti-diabetic effect of garlic lies in the chemical Allicin and garlic has hypoglycemic effects.

Aloe Vera- This very common plant in households has anti-inflammatory properties that promote wound healing and is can be consumed when taken along with buttermilk. It comes with hypoglycemic characteristics.

              As you grow old, you would have to take many new decisions regarding your health. The way, you used to live till then has to be changed according to your current status. Well, bone health is an important aspect that you have to consider while your parents get into the older stage of your life. Bones carry out many functions in the body such as providing a definite structure, protecting the organs and storing calcium. The commonest disease that the aging parents face is the decreased quantity of bone, a condition that is called ‘Osteoporosis’ in medical terms.

                It is told by the medical world that your bone mass reach the peak stage between the ages 25 – 30. While you can see some fluctuations in the above said figures, it is almost the same for both men and women alike. After this particular age, your body starts to show you some symptoms that might be showing you the way to osteoporosis. Having said that the more bone mass you posses during your peak time determines the kind of resistance that your body can put in against the bone breaking conditions.

                Menopause – When taking the women’s condition to consideration, we can notice that there is a strong relationship between menopause and that of osteoporosis. When women undergo menopause condition, even before the age of 45, they are more into doorsteps of bone breakage. Well, there of the following ways can be used to prevent one from being trapped in the jaw of such conditions. They are:

                Right Nutrition: Right nutrition is an important aspect of one’s bone health. The key to the success of bone health lies in the adequate intake of a broad variety of nutrition. A right diet that gives you adequate amount of Vitamins – D, A, K, C and B can be a way to combat bone health. You can also avail the service of calcium pills for the purpose. However, a calcium rich diet is prescribed for people of all ages in order to prevent the bone breakage chances.

                Protein Intake: For women, the intake of foods, which are high on soy protein and soy – isoflavones, can help them reduce the chance of bone loss in premenopausal stage. The commonest protein rich food that one can easily avail is through dietary products, which are high on protein. However, you are also advised not to follow a diet based on ‘animal proteins’. Though they can give you high amount of protein, they can also lead you to the condition of urinary calcium excretion, unlike the vegetables.

                Phytonutrients: These are the natural compound found in plant foods such as vegetables, fruits and whole wheat grain products. They are believed to provide you not only from the protection of bone breakage, but also from numerous other diseases as well. 

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Bone health in old age

              As you grow old, you would have to take many new decisions regarding your health. The way, you used to live till then has to be changed according to your current status. Well, bone health is an important aspect that you have to consider while your parents get into the older stage of your life. Bones carry out many functions in the body such as providing a definite structure, protecting the organs and storing calcium. The commonest disease that the aging parents face is the decreased quantity of bone, a condition that is called ‘Osteoporosis’ in medical terms.

                It is told by the medical world that your bone mass reach the peak stage between the ages 25 – 30. While you can see some fluctuations in the above said figures, it is almost the same for both men and women alike. After this particular age, your body starts to show you some symptoms that might be showing you the way to osteoporosis. Having said that the more bone mass you posses during your peak time determines the kind of resistance that your body can put in against the bone breaking conditions.

                Menopause – When taking the women’s condition to consideration, we can notice that there is a strong relationship between menopause and that of osteoporosis. When women undergo menopause condition, even before the age of 45, they are more into doorsteps of bone breakage. Well, there of the following ways can be used to prevent one from being trapped in the jaw of such conditions. They are:

                Right Nutrition: Right nutrition is an important aspect of one’s bone health. The key to the success of bone health lies in the adequate intake of a broad variety of nutrition. A right diet that gives you adequate amount of Vitamins – D, A, K, C and B can be a way to combat bone health. You can also avail the service of calcium pills for the purpose. However, a calcium rich diet is prescribed for people of all ages in order to prevent the bone breakage chances.

                Protein Intake: For women, the intake of foods, which are high on soy protein and soy – isoflavones, can help them reduce the chance of bone loss in premenopausal stage. The commonest protein rich food that one can easily avail is through dietary products, which are high on protein. However, you are also advised not to follow a diet based on ‘animal proteins’. Though they can give you high amount of protein, they can also lead you to the condition of urinary calcium excretion, unlike the vegetables.

                Phytonutrients: These are the natural compound found in plant foods such as vegetables, fruits and whole wheat grain products. They are believed to provide you not only from the protection of bone breakage, but also from numerous other diseases as well. 

As you get old, your whole life changes. Old age not only brings physical changes but psychological changes too. So when you take care of Old aged people, remember about heir mind too. They are not physically strong and get easily tired. Ability of expressing will also be less in old age. So patience and tolerance are very important to take care of old people. Let them speak and be patient to hear it completely. 

When new people are near them they may not accept quickly. So whatever happens in the home, explain carefully. Sorting things out will only help in more co-operation. As they are closer to death, any death that occurs near them might affect them badly. They might be going through emotionally tough time. Offer to support. Always have a respectful attitude and don’t speak or behave as they are a burden to you who will die soon. Do not forget you will also be in old age one day.

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Psychological changes in Old Age

As you get old, your whole life changes. Old age not only brings physical changes but psychological changes too. So when you take care of Old aged people, remember about heir mind too. They are not physically strong and get easily tired. Ability of expressing will also be less in old age. So patience and tolerance are very important to take care of old people. Let them speak and be patient to hear it completely. 

When new people are near them they may not accept quickly. So whatever happens in the home, explain carefully. Sorting things out will only help in more co-operation. As they are closer to death, any death that occurs near them might affect them badly. They might be going through emotionally tough time. Offer to support. Always have a respectful attitude and don’t speak or behave as they are a burden to you who will die soon. Do not forget you will also be in old age one day.

 1. Enjoy your favorite food but do not indulge too much. Treat yourself occasionally on birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions. Eat from all food groups such as carbohydrates, calcium, proteins etc. Having a balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy foods, eggs, fish, beans, lentils, meat etc. in a balanced way all through the week is desirable.

    2. Beware and aware of salt. Too much is bad and try to add the right amount while cooking or eating. Adding spices, fresh or dried herbs etc. or a bit of vinegar/ lemon juice will make your meals interesting. Ready to use seasoning packets contain salt and read information about the salt content from the packet and select products with less salt content.

  3. Drink fluids-water, tea/ coffee/ squash to keep your body hydrated. Fruit juices or smoothies are good but they have sugar level and calories so not very good for hydration. Drink lots and lots of water.

    4. Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones. Sun is the biggest source of Vitamin D. So exposure to sun is good to an extent. But as you age, skin won’t produce Vitamin D and is better to take it as supplements once you are above 65. Food such as eggs, oily fish etc. also are good sources of Vitamin D.

  5. Eating fibre-rich foods is a must. Having oats for breakfast or cereals that are grainy brown, fruits, vegetables and salads give your body lots of fibre. Eat them in any form as raw or cooked in your dishes. Whole meal bread should be preferred so that you won’t suffer from problems such as constipation.

  6. Stock foods that are easy to prepare and with good shelf life. Keeping lists of your favorite foods is also helpful for you to tell others, especially when you feel sick. Keep a list of the nearby shops and contact numbers too if they have home delivery system.

7. Do not skip any meals. Having breakfast and light snacks later is desirable. Having just tea or coffee and biscuits alone is not a good option. If you do not prefer regular meals, eat small portions of food like eggs, toast etc. in regular intervals. 

8. A small portion of wine or alcohol is ok but a larger amount is a strict no-no as many unwanted problems in health will come to your life, uninvited.

  9. Supplements are good but do not eat just on tablets. Unless necessary, do not depend much on tablets alone. If you have problems such as poor appetite, one multivitamin supplement a day is ok. 

  10. Have a positive outlook and live happy. Eat healthy-do not under eat or over eat but in the balanced way.

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Top 10 Healthy eating tips for the old

 1. Enjoy your favorite food but do not indulge too much. Treat yourself occasionally on birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions. Eat from all food groups such as carbohydrates, calcium, proteins etc. Having a balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy foods, eggs, fish, beans, lentils, meat etc. in a balanced way all through the week is desirable.

    2. Beware and aware of salt. Too much is bad and try to add the right amount while cooking or eating. Adding spices, fresh or dried herbs etc. or a bit of vinegar/ lemon juice will make your meals interesting. Ready to use seasoning packets contain salt and read information about the salt content from the packet and select products with less salt content.

  3. Drink fluids-water, tea/ coffee/ squash to keep your body hydrated. Fruit juices or smoothies are good but they have sugar level and calories so not very good for hydration. Drink lots and lots of water.

    4. Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones. Sun is the biggest source of Vitamin D. So exposure to sun is good to an extent. But as you age, skin won’t produce Vitamin D and is better to take it as supplements once you are above 65. Food such as eggs, oily fish etc. also are good sources of Vitamin D.

  5. Eating fibre-rich foods is a must. Having oats for breakfast or cereals that are grainy brown, fruits, vegetables and salads give your body lots of fibre. Eat them in any form as raw or cooked in your dishes. Whole meal bread should be preferred so that you won’t suffer from problems such as constipation.

  6. Stock foods that are easy to prepare and with good shelf life. Keeping lists of your favorite foods is also helpful for you to tell others, especially when you feel sick. Keep a list of the nearby shops and contact numbers too if they have home delivery system.

7. Do not skip any meals. Having breakfast and light snacks later is desirable. Having just tea or coffee and biscuits alone is not a good option. If you do not prefer regular meals, eat small portions of food like eggs, toast etc. in regular intervals. 

8. A small portion of wine or alcohol is ok but a larger amount is a strict no-no as many unwanted problems in health will come to your life, uninvited.

  9. Supplements are good but do not eat just on tablets. Unless necessary, do not depend much on tablets alone. If you have problems such as poor appetite, one multivitamin supplement a day is ok. 

  10. Have a positive outlook and live happy. Eat healthy-do not under eat or over eat but in the balanced way.

Patience and Respect are the primary values essential when you are dealing with your old parents. As you get older, you get weak physically. External organs like eyes, ears etc. and internal organs also get weaker day by day. Some old people get cataract or other eye problems. So we have to take special care to deal with old people. Some might not be able to hear properly. So talk loudly, but do not shout or be disrespectful towards them. Try to understand and care for them. Skin also turns thinner and fragile as gradually all physical activity slows down. Elasticity of the skin will be lost. Metabolism and endocrine function will be decreased, so they might fall sick or get tired easily.

 You have to adjust to their moods and physical conditions. If they are able to walk you might need to help them go to the toilet, the way you help a young child. As you get older, you become helpless like a newborn baby. Some old people may have diabetes, cholesterol problems etc. others might have heart or liver diseases. Always be there for them as they were there for you when you were young. It’s a time to re pay your old parents.So if you catch an old person, be very careful not to hurt them unintentionally. An old age person should be handled with care like a newborn baby. That is the cycle of life. 

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Physical changes in Old Age

Patience and Respect are the primary values essential when you are dealing with your old parents. As you get older, you get weak physically. External organs like eyes, ears etc. and internal organs also get weaker day by day. Some old people get cataract or other eye problems. So we have to take special care to deal with old people. Some might not be able to hear properly. So talk loudly, but do not shout or be disrespectful towards them. Try to understand and care for them. Skin also turns thinner and fragile as gradually all physical activity slows down. Elasticity of the skin will be lost. Metabolism and endocrine function will be decreased, so they might fall sick or get tired easily.

 You have to adjust to their moods and physical conditions. If they are able to walk you might need to help them go to the toilet, the way you help a young child. As you get older, you become helpless like a newborn baby. Some old people may have diabetes, cholesterol problems etc. others might have heart or liver diseases. Always be there for them as they were there for you when you were young. It’s a time to re pay your old parents.So if you catch an old person, be very careful not to hurt them unintentionally. An old age person should be handled with care like a newborn baby. That is the cycle of life.