Effects of ageing

What are the physical and mental effects of ageing? There will be alot of changes. For physical changes, we will be talking about the deterioration of health. This involves the immune system, and other forms of diseases. They will be sensitive to coldness. They might face illnesses like osteoporosis. Their reaction time would be slower.

Moving on to emotional/mental effects, there will be diseases like being senile and alzheimer's disease, which involes impaired memory. This disease is said to be prevented by playing stimulating mind games like mahjong and chess, but this is not the only problem. The elderly might think that they have nothing better to do then to play games. They will feel helpless, being dependent on the family and the society, and will feel depressed. Also, they might be bored at home, as they have nothing to do. This may result in accidents, as the elderly might do things like cooking, which may be quite a dangerous activity for the elderly.

So, do know the effects of ageing and show care and concern for the elderly. If you have grandparents at home, ensure that the house is safe for them, e.g. Not putting paper/flammable materials near the altar or kitchen. Most of us would be too immersed in our own little world than to notice the needs of the ones around us. Like me.