Senior health is becoming a more important and pressing issue as the world’s population experiences a significant demographic transition. There has been an extraordinary rise in the number of elderly persons in the twenty-first century, and this trend is predicted to continue. A fundamental redefining of healthcare objectives is brought about by this demographic shift, with seniors’ specific needs and goals taking centre stage.
Senior health is a complex and comprehensive field that encompasses physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. It is not only a subset of medicine. In addition to aiming for longevity, it also includes maximising the latter years of life, promoting vitality, and upholding the dignity of our ageing population. It is a mirror of our common humanity, showing how the human spirit can be flexible and resilient in the face of time’s unstoppable passage.
Muscle Mass and Strength: Sarcopenia is the term for the progressive loss of muscular mass and strength that occurs with ageing. This may result in less movement and a higher chance of falling.
- Bone Density: Reduced bone density increases the risk of fractures and makes bones more brittle, especially in postmenopausal women (osteoporosis).
- Metabolism: The tendency for metabolic rate to drop might make it more difficult to maintain a healthy weight and simpler to acquire weight.