Life expectancy is constantly increasing, and with it the number of elderly people is growing. And not every pensioner can be called an elderly person.
When does old age begin?
Old age begins when the ability to reproduce offspring is lost. The body weakens, health deteriorates, mental work deteriorates, reactions slow down. In most developed countries, old age is determined by the number of years lived. This period is associated with retirement: approximately fifty-five years for women and sixty years for men. Of course, these numbers are relative, genetics, lifestyle and living conditions play a role.
People who have lived to be ninety years old are considered centenarians.
What happens in old age?
With the onset of old age, most people feel good - they have strength, health, life experience, good appearance. Despite the fact that a person is constantly changing both externally and internally, there are still signs by which it becomes clear - here he has come - old age.
Children become independent and start their own families. Parents, if they are still alive, are already old, they need support and care more than ever. You also have to reconsider the relationship in marriage, find new points of support.
Physical signs of aging are noticeable - gray hair, wrinkles. Women begin menopause, they are afraid that they will become sexually unattractive to their husbands. However, the changing appearance usually does not bother a reliable partner, it is much more important to maintain vitality and interest in life.
A healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition can ward off the signs of aging.
In old age, a reassessment of values occurs, a person is no longer so ambitious, he realizes that he will never be able to reach some heights.
How not to age ahead of time?
In many sources there is an opinion that the natural life expectancy of a person is about one hundred to one hundred and twenty years. Of course, all living things get old. But some already at the age of fifty walk hunched over, with a bouquet of chronic diseases, while others are cheerful and energetic at eighty. To be healthy and to prolong a productive life, you do not need so much: eat right, get enough sleep, give up bad habits and play sports. A sedentary lifestyle brings the elderly ten years closer.
You also need to constantly train your brain - learn something new, perhaps learn foreign languages, read books. This will help reduce the risk of developing senile dementia. Everyone can live healthy and productive into old age.
