Introduction
Today, people tend to be busier than ever, no one has enough time for his family, for his friends even for himself. Although there might be an understandable excuse behind it, some people are still deeply affected by that situation. Those people are those who will not complain because they don’t want to be a burden, who will believe that our time is worth more on others than them: the elderly. They will accept every excuse we make and push us to take care of everyone else before them when they need our help the most.
These people, parents and grandparents are left alone in their homes to fend for themselves. They are left to grow old alone with their limited regenerative …show more content…
At that time a person begins to be less active in political, social and economic activities. Although, there are some people with that age who will still in good health and active in their communities, the majority are the ones whose physical and mental functions are on the decline.
According to Susan Levy, M.D., Vice President of Medical Affairs and Medical Director at Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital in Baltimore,Maryland. , the most widespread condition affecting those 65 and older is coronary heart disease, followed by stroke, cancer, pneumonia and the flu. Also, accidents, especially falls resulting in hip fractures, are also very common in the elderly.
Most of the elders are trying to cope with at least one of the following conditions, and many are dealing with two or more of the following, just to name but a few: Heart conditions (hypertension, vascular disease, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure and coronary artery disease) ,dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, depression, Incontinence (urine and stool), diabetes, breathing problems, frequent falls, which can lead to fractures, Cancer and Eye problems (cataracts, glaucoma, Macular