In old age, people often suffer from various physical problems associated with aging itself.
Old age is a concept that is linked to the notion of the elderly . An elderly person, meanwhile, is an individual who is very old (that is, one who lived a considerable number of years).
Old age can refer to old age : the last stage of human life . It is also about the quality or condition of eldership . For example: "I always dreamed of spending my old age in a town by the sea" , "I would like to reach old age with a good economic position" , "I don't want to be treated differently because of my old age, in this company I am a worker like any other .
Old age as a final period
The human being , from birth to death, goes through different stages or periods. Old age is the final stretch of existence : although its beginning is imprecise, it ends with death.
Broadly speaking, it can be said that old age, old age, senescence or third age is the instance in which a subject approaches the maximum age that a person can reach. There are multiple factors to consider when establishing the onset of old age, but generally said initiation is usually considered around 60 years of age .
Taking into account the biological aspect, old age implies a generalized deterioration of abilities. Due to aging, motor problems, hearing deficits and memory failures often occur, for example.
Encouraging and promoting active old age is very important for quality of life.
A look that depends on culture
Those who are old are usually considered in different ways depending on the culture . The aforementioned detriments that occur in health and physical condition mean that, currently, the elderly are often taken as a burden in many Western countries.
Aging, in this framework, is associated with something negative. On the contrary, youth is conceived as a value in itself. Delaying and even disguising or hiding aging thus becomes the goal of many men and women who aspire to social acceptance.
In eastern nations, on the other hand, the elderly are respected for their experience and knowledge . In these cases, old age is venerated.
Towards full old age
Beyond individual and social differences, life expectancy tends to grow worldwide, thereby increasing the number of elderly citizens. This situation leads to the integration of the group into the community being increasingly important and to paying greater attention to how to improve the quality of life of the elderly.
Access to medical services in old age , of course, is essential for well-being , especially for the aforementioned ailments. However, wholeness requires much more than health care.
It is important that those who have reached old age can remain active , even at work if they wish. Providing family support, offering leisure alternatives and educating on issues linked to technology are other very important issues that must be promoted both in the private sphere and from the State . Nor should we leave aside the fight against the prejudices and discrimination that many elderly people suffer.