As we head into “the dog days of summer,” many of us who are over 65 feel the effects of the heat and humidity more acutely than younger folk. We may feel exhausted, out of breath, listless, and drained of energy. However, these symptoms may not be entirely due to the summer heat and humidity. Many of the symptoms just mentioned are also symptoms of a condition known as anemia, a deficiency in red blood cells, which leads to low levels of hemoglobin in the body.
Perhaps one of the more neglected groups in human society over the course of human history has been the deaf and those with hearing impairment. It is only in recent times that efforts have been made to accommodate the needs of those who are unable to hear and therefore to communicate through sound. American Sign Language (ASL) was introduced only in the early 1800s, only recently that it has become widely used by the hearing impaired and those who need to interact with them daily.
Those over 65 years of age are aware of the changes that take place in our body as we age. Our eyesight gets poor, our hearing becomes less sensitive, our muscles lose their firmness, we get
tired more easily, our memory is not as good as it once was. However, there is one change that is not obvious, and it occurs without any noticeable outwards signs – this is what makes it dangerous,
especially during summer. When the heat causes us to sweat more, and our body’s water supply becomes depleted.
Those over 65 years of age are aware of the changes that take place in our body as we age. Our eyesight gets poor, our hearing becomes less sensitive, our muscles lose their firmness, we get
tired more easily, our memory is not as good as it once was. However, there is one change that is not obvious, and it occurs without any noticeable outwards signs – this is what makes it dangerous,
especially during summer. When the heat causes us to sweat more, and our body’s water supply becomes depleted.
Those over 65 years of age are aware of the changes that take place in our body as we age. Our eyesight gets poor, our hearing becomes less sensitive, our muscles lose their firmness, we get
tired more easily, our memory is not as good as it once was. However, there is one change that is not obvious, and it occurs without any noticeable outwards signs – this is what makes it dangerous,
especially during summer. When the heat causes us to sweat more, and our body’s water supply becomes depleted.
Those over 65 years of age are aware of the changes that take place in our body as we age. Our eyesight gets poor, our hearing becomes less sensitive, our muscles lose their firmness, we get
tired more easily, our memory is not as good as it once was. However, there is one change that is not obvious, and it occurs without any noticeable outwards signs – this is what makes it dangerous,
especially during summer. When the heat causes us to sweat more, and our body’s water supply becomes depleted.
One of the best forms of exercise for those over 65 years of age is walking. It is mild and gentle and not overly taxing on the body, and it produces a wide range of physical and mental benefits.
Human attitude towards growing old has always been one of resignation. We accept aging as part of life, the way life is supposed to be. Along with growing old, probably we have come to expect poorer health. We see sickness as part of what it means to age.
According to current estimates, 80 percent of people over the age of 65 have at least one chronic illness, and 68 percent have two or more chronic illnesses. However, in recent decades, scientists have begun taking a new approach to thinking about and dealing with aging.
Seniors are rapidly becoming affected by AI in the form of AI money scams.
With AI, it is now possible to “clone” or copy the voice of any person from a few words that the person spoke in a video or audio clip posted on social media.
One of life’s major transitions that we all face is retirement. Some of us approach it eagerly, thinking that it will be a time of release from routine and stress—one long vacation. Others approach it with unease and anxiety, wondering how we’ll deal with all the extra time on our hands.
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