Challenges and issues related to aging
As we age, we are more likely to experience chronic health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and arthritis..
Our mobility and dexterity can decline. This can make it difficult to perform everyday tasks such as getting dressed, bathing, and cooking.
Our cognitive function can also decline. This can lead to memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and problems with problem-solving. In some cases, cognitive decline can lead to dementia.
Challenges and issues related to aging
We may lose friends and family members. This can lead to social isolation, which can have a negative impact on both our physical and mental health.
Many older adults live on fixed incomes, which can make it difficult to afford basic necessities such as food, housing, and healthcare.
Ageism is discrimination against older adults. It can lead to older adults being excluded from social activities and employment opportunities.
Mental health
Mental health is a state of well-being.
Which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life.
Mental health enhance work productively and fruitfully.
Able to make a contribution to his or her community.
Mental health is more than the absence of mental disorders.
It is a positive concept that encompasses the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of an individual.
Mental health
There are many different types of mental health conditions, including:
Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Eating disorders
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Substance abuse disorders
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Well-being of older people in India and globally
The well-being of older people in India and globally is a complex issue.
That is influenced by a variety of factors, including health, social isolation, financial security, and ageism.
India has a rapidly aging population.
People over the age of 60 expected to reach 250 million by 2050.
This aging population is facing a number of challenges.
Well-being of older people in India and globally
There is a significant variation in the well-being of older people from country to country.
This variation is influenced by a number of factors, including the country's level of economic development, its social safety net, and its cultural attitudes towards aging.
In general, older people in developed countries have better health outcomes and financial security than older people in developing countries.
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