Health Problem of The Aged

In the process of human aging, all the systems become atrophied with age, various diseases in life and some environmental & genetic factors. So as a person gets older bay by day, he/she becomes more and more susceptible to suffer from various diseases. Often the conditions may interrupt the normal way of living. Some clinical condition may make a person crippled. A clear conception of the various clinical condition of this age is a must to provide care for elderly people. As they left no stone unturned to feed us, to secure our future so it is our duty to provide necessary health support and a secure future to them.

• Problem due to aging:
  • Senile atrophy of muscles.
  • Senile cataract.
  • failure of special senses.
  • Glucoma.
  • Emphysema.
  • Calcification of bones affecting locomotion.
  • Changes in mental out look.
• Problem due to long term or chronic illness:
  • Cardiovascular System: Degenerative changes of heart tissue and blood vessels, atherosclerosis, hypertension, thrombosis, coronary arterial disease etc.
  • Respiratory System: Carcinoma of the lungs, Chronic bronchitis, Bronchiolitis, Asthma, Emphysema etc.
  • Gastrointestinal System: Carcinoma of esophagus, Carcinoma of stomach, Carcinoma of rectum, Liver Cirrhosis etc.
  • Endocrine Disorder: Various types of Diabetes.
  • Locomotor System: Fibrosis, Gout, Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, spondylitis etc.
  • Genitourinary System: Carcinoma of prostrate, benign hyperplasia of prostrate, fibroid of uterus, polycystic ovary etc.
  • Accidents.
• Psychological problem:
  • mental Changes: Impaired memory, rigidity of outlook, agitation etc.
  • Sexual adjustment. Such as: Irritability, Jealousy or dependency due to physical & emotional disturbance as a result of cessation of sexual activity.
  • Emotional Disorder: social maladjustment & failure of adaptation leading to depression, agitation, inferiority complex etc. In severe forms elderly subjects may become suicidal.

Besides these clinical conditions, elderly people may suffer from so many infectious diseases and accident. To provide safety to them is a must for all of us. Keeping a keen eye on them and regular health check up and follow up in clinical conditions can ensure their healthful living.