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SeniorIndian.com |
| Old age is just another phase in our lives. We have
not yet found that elusive secret of remaining young. But if a person is healthy in mind
and body then ageing merely becomes the state of the mind. It is up to each senior citizen
to maintain one's health with a proper nutritious diet and physical exercise. One should
learn to be physically and mentally active. |
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What can be found in the 'Health Pages' of this web-site?
Various health topics relating to Seniors' Health have been discussed in this web-site, so
that the average person can have a clear understanding of a health problem.
Just click on the topic of interest.
For more detailed MEDICAL INFO, many links have been provided in the "Links
Page" and the
"Page for Health Professionals" interested in
Geriatrics. |
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What is Geriatrics?
Geriatrics is a branch of medicine that is concerned with the clinical, preventive,
medical and social aspects of illness in the elderly. |
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What is so different about the health problem of the elderly as
compared to the younger age group?
- In the elderly, the illness itself does not present itself in a typical way. This leads
to problems in treating the disease.
- In the elderly, a confused state of mind is very common with most illnesses.
- The patients themselves are sometimes unaware of their health problems, for eg; A silent
heart attack.
- Most illnesses in the elderly present as mulitple problems than as a single disease, For
eg: A person suffering from Arthritis may also have Diabetes, Cataract and Depression.
- The ageing process results in some changes which are normal in this age group and they
need not be treated actively.
- Treatment maybe complicated because of the multiple drugs given to combat more than one
problem, their side effects and drug interactions.
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The prescription for good health:
a nutritious diet, mental & physical fitness and a cheerful attitude |
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