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Life Changes after 65

I asked one of my friends who has crossed 65 & is heading to 70. What sort of change he is feeling in him? He sent me the following very interesting lines, which i would like to share with you all..... 1) After loving my parents,     my siblings, my spouse,     my children, my friends,     now I have started loving       myself. 2) I just realised that I am not      “Atlas”.      The world does not rest on       my shoulders. 3) I now stopped bargaining      with vegetables & fruits      vendors.      After all, a few Rupees more      is not going to burn a hole in      my pocket but it might help      the poor fellow save for his      daughter’s school fees. 4) I pay the taxi driver without      waiting for the change.      The extra money might       bring a smile on his face.       After all he is toiling much       harder for a living than me. 5) I stopped telling the elderly      that they've already      narrated that story many      times.      After all, the story m
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Travel in old Age.

Now that winter are setting in and holiday season is just round the corner, we, including our senior citizens are planning to travel on vacations.  Travelling including pilgrimage is a very good means to rejuvenate and revitalize ourselves.  But, vacationing and pilgrimages by our senior citizens entails it's own problems and apprehensions, by seniors and also their care givers or family members.  Few important points I suggest all my seniors going on holidays or pilgrimage.  1. Carry adequate stock of regular medicines to cover the duration of travel and a few days more.  2. Don't forget to carry the latest prescription of your Geriatrician / Physician.  3. Remember to carry identity proof like aadhaar card or pancard or driving license etc.  4. Don't rush the itinerary. Travel at a slow pace so that you get enough time to rest and recuperate.  5. If there is history of altitude sickness, motion sickness or are seasick, do inform the travel agent or travel manager about th

बुजुर्ग मधुमेह रोगियों के लिए व्यायाम - कौन सा, कैसे और कितना?

टाइप 2 मधुमेह बुजुर्गों में अत्यधिक प्रचलित है। इस आबादी में मधुमेह के बढ़ते प्रसार के लिए जिम्मेदार कुछ मुख्य कारक शरीर संरचना, मोटापा और गतिहीन व्यवहार में उम्र से जुड़े परिवर्तन हैं।  बुजुर्ग मरीज़ महत्वपूर्ण और विशिष्ट मुद्दों का अनुभव करते हैं, जिसमें सहरुग्णता और जराचिकित्सा सिंड्रोम का जुड़ाव, कई दवाओं का उपयोग, निर्भरता और कमजोरी की उपस्थिति शामिल है।  बुजुर्गों में मधुमेह के इलाज के लिए शारीरिक गतिविधि को युवा रोगियों की तरह ही प्रभावी दिखाया गया है, इसलिए इसके अभ्यास को दृढ़ता से प्रोत्साहित किया जाना चाहिए।  कमजोर और कमजोर मधुमेह बुजुर्गों के लिए प्रतिरोधक गतिविधियां बेहतर हैं। एरोबिक गतिविधियों को जब भी संभव हो निर्धारित किया जाना चाहिए, और दोनों तौर-तरीकों का जुड़ाव सबसे अच्छा विकल्प है। मध्यम से उच्च तीव्रता वाले व्यायाम ग्लाइसेमिक नियंत्रण के लिए अधिक प्रभावी होते हैं और पहले के विचार के विपरीत, आमतौर पर बुजुर्ग आबादी के लिए सुरक्षित होते हैं।  व्यायाम की आवृत्ति (frequency) एरोबिक (aerobics) के लिए कम से कम 3 दिन/सप्ताह और प्रतिरोध गतिविधियों (resistance exercises) के ल

Generic v/s Patented Medicies

A thread on the generic vs patented medicines debate for those not from a medical background. Hence I am simplifying some concepts. Experts please excuse. Here we go!  Medicines are generally discovered/invented by Pharma companies. The company which first discovers/invents the drug gets a patent (monopoly) to sell the drug for a fixed period of time (usually 15-20 yrs). This is referred to as the patented drug. Once this period lapses, the patent expires & other companies can now make and sell this drug. These are called as generics For obvious reasons, the generics are cheaper than the patented drug, although the company making the patented drug does usually bring down the price of their brand when the patent expires, for obvious reasons (to compete with the generics).  Now it gets complicated Any company wanting to market a generic drug does not have to do trials to show the drug is effective (which the original company with the patented drug had to do to get a licence). Howeve

8 Tips on How to Take Good Care of Your Dentures

If some or most of your natural teeth have fallen out, using dentures might be the best option for you. Whether you are using few dentures or a whole set, you need to take care of them. Here are some tips on taking good care of your dentures: 1. Remove and rinse dentures after eating:  After each meal, make sure you remove your dentures and rinse them thoroughly. This helps in removing food debris and other dirt stuck between the teeth. 2. Handle with care:  Dentures are quite costly. They are also easily breakable. You must handle them with care to ensure that they don’t break. Keep a bowl of water or a soft towel under your dentures while cleaning them in case they fall. Do not use toothpicks while you are wearing them. Do not use harsh cleaners and hard brushes to clean them. Keep them out of reach of children and pets. 3. Brush dentures daily: Just like your natural teeth, your dentures need to be brushed daily too. However, you should use a soft-bristled brush specifically designe

टाइप 2 मधुमेह - वजन घटाने की सफलता के लिए तीन नो-नॉनसेंस दृष्टिकोण

टाइप 2 मधुमेह में नाटकीय वृद्धि एक हालिया घटना है और यह मोटापे में वृद्धि से बहुत निकट से जुड़ी हुई है। इसमें कोई संदेह नहीं है कि आनुवंशिकता भी एक भूमिका निभाती है लेकिन जैसे-जैसे जीन पूल धीरे-धीरे बदलते हैं, यह इंगित करता है कि पर्यावरण प्रमुख कारक है। एक ऐसा वातावरण जो अतिरक्षण और निष्क्रियता का समर्थन करता है।  इसमें कोई संदेह नहीं है कि जब आप वजन कम करने में मदद के लिए उपलब्ध कई तरीकों के बारे में सुनते हैं, तो आप चकित रह जाते हैं, विशेष रूप से पेट की चर्बी।  एक बात तो निश्चित है; अधिकांश वयस्क - मधुमेह रोगियों सहित, कुछ पाउंड खोने से लाभ हो सकता है। लेकिन यह सोचने के लिए कि वजन घटाने के लिए बहुत सारे दृष्टिकोण हैं, झूठी आशावाद है, और भोली मूर्खता सबसे खराब है। चिंता न करें: यह अच्छी बात है कि सफलतापूर्वक वजन कम करने के लिए कई सिद्ध तरीके नहीं हैं क्योंकि इससे आपको कुछ आजमाए हुए और सही तरीके मिल जाते हैं जिन पर आप वास्तव में निर्भर रह सकते हैं।  आइए वजन घटाने के लिए तीन नो-बकवास दृष्टिकोणों को समझते दें...   1. व्यायाम और शारीरिक गतिविधि  व्यायाम से सभी को लाभ हो सकता है, लेकि

The theme for WEAAD is - Building Strong Support for Elders

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022: All you need to know about theme, history and significance World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is annually observed on 15 June. The day aims to draw attention to the impact of elder abuse.  It also highlights how the abuse is perpetuated and what can be done to combat it. For those who are unaware, elder abuse is defined by the United Nations as "a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person”. It is often carried out by people close to the person, such as their family members or caretakers. Elder abuse can be physical, social, financial, psychological or sexual in nature . It also includes mistreatment and neglect . According to World Health Organization (WHO), nearly one in six people over the age of 60 suffer from abuse ; meaning nearly 141 million people globally are affected. Theme: The theme for WE