Search for the elderly

Search for the elderly

Elderly

The elderly are old and old, and the World Health Organization considered that the age or old age begins at the age of sixty-five and above, and usually the activity of individuals at this stage and their bodies are weak and weak and consider themselves unproductive after they were the basis of the tender has They think that they become dependent on society in general and on their families in particular, and all these things negatively affect their health and mental state, and begin the stage of anxiety and thinking about the future and what it holds for them.

Effects of the elderly on the elderly

Usually accompanied by a change in the impact of the elderly on the health and psychological health of the elderly caregiver should consider them well, including:

1 Physiological changes include weak cardiovascular functions, poor respiratory system, lung function, impaired sensory properties, increased hearing and sight impairment problems, impaired memory for current events, and severe past events.

2 The psychological changes that affect the elderly because of their inability to adapt to their new situation usually feel despair of life, loneliness and isolation and may develop into depression, and sometimes mental schizophrenia is difficult for the elderly to integrate into reality.

3 Weakness of vital body functions: the loss of too many body organs Nature characteristics The elderly become more susceptible to diseases than other age groups, such diseases:

• Alzheimer's disease: It is a model of dementia most common among the elderly and represents about 50% to 80% of them, and represents a general loss of memory and other intellectual capacities that affect the behavior of his life in the daily life.

How to deal with the elderly

As we mentioned earlier, older people often feel anxious, lonely and depressed, and they are a heavy burden on those around them, so we have to prove what they think through good treatment, get close to them and do things they love. Finding solutions that help them get rid of what bothers them all makes them feel happy and important to us, as well as taking advice and advice in some life matters feel that their importance and their status is still reserved between the family and the community in general, and do not forget the smile in the atmosphere Always thank them for what they have provided for us, and taking them with us at social events can make them happy

Talk to the elderly

1 Usually older people become forgetful and have less memory. They talk to you about the same subject many times or interrupt you during your conversation. You have to be calm and not weary of them, but give them a chance to talk and talk about what they are in. They want to talk about their problems.

2 You should avoid talking to the elderly with a low voice. You might think you are talking about him.

3 Help them identify their problems and find solutions to them and do not hesitate to answer their questions if they are repetitive or boring.

4 Look at them as they speak where the old person feels that you are interested in him and his words.

5 Try to eliminate their needs and requests at the same time of demand and do not feel angry or boredom.

By Izdihar Khalid