With the advancement in age, elderly people need proper care and comfort to lead healthy life. Lack of awareness regarding the patterns in elderly people can lead to abuse by their kin. This article, therefore, addresses the issues which affect their lives and further complicate into major problems.
As each level passes in the life of a human, the physical strength and even the mental stabilities deteriorate. As our age progresses, various medical issues happen. Some of the most common known diseases usually are blood pressure, cancer malignancy, heart failure issues, joint pains, arthritis, tuberculosis, diabetes, as well as kidney infections.
But it’s not just only disease that affects old people, there are several other issues that contribute to the downfall of the health of the old people. One of the main issues can be related to the negligence on the part of the younger generation to supervise and understand the needs and worries of the elderly. This makes them appear strange to the younger generation, who later regard them as a burden.
The old people are in most cases subject to abuse from family members over property disputes. Some of them are even forced to sell their belongings and live in penury till death. Many are too scared to express themselves or fear being humiliated by the ones they love.
Elderly people desire a life with dignity, economic independence, good health, and peaceful death. They long for love, care, and affection from loved ones. Understanding their needs and concerns will ensure good health. Providing emotional support to the elders keep them jovial, which is obviously the ideal way to live a healthy life. Nevertheless, providing care and attention to elders is not possible for many people, due to work priorities.