Senior citizens experience numerous health disorders due to growing age, sedentary lifestyle, poor immune system and extreme stress. They usually suffer from various health disorders such as obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, constipation, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, poor eyesight, hair loss, and fatigue and so on. Therefore regular health check-up is vital for elderly people in order to understand the blood glucose level, cholesterol level and blood pressure level and to overcome number of health ailments. However, by taking certain precautions senior citizens can cope with numerous health disorders.

• Follow a proper balanced diet
• Exercise regularly
• Drink plenty of natural fluids
• Avoid alcohol, cigarette and tobacco
• Give preference to laughter therapy as well, if possible
• Loose excess weight, by practicing daily yoga and other exercises.

 

LIST OF AGE RELATED DISEASES

Vision problems:-

With growing age, many elderly people notice decline in the eye function. In fact, it is a common cause of old age that every senior citizen experiences. By taking immediate medical treatment only, you can prevent further deterioration of the eye. Otherwise you may suffer from other severe eye diseases such as cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma, presbyopia and other retinal disorders. If there is minor eyesight problem can be sorted out by simply wearing spectacles.

Arthritis:-

According to research, this medical condition affects around 19 million adults. It is one kind of painful condition which can strike various organs such as spine, hands, shoulder, neck, back, wrists, hip, knee, ankle, feet and so on. Symptoms changes according to each person. But, arthritis is generally related with painful and stiff joints. Genetics also plays a major role in developing this condition. The most common observed arthritis types include rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and gout. Each type of arthritis can cause an individual with increase in age.

Osteoporosis:-

Older people are at a higher risk of developing this disease due to substantial decrease in bone mass and bones become more brittle. A minor fall or cough can also create problem for elderly people and they may suffer from bone fractures. Osteoporosis is common among women as well. Deficiency of calcium is one of the major reasons responsible for low bone density.

Diabetes:-

Research indicates that, the life threatening diabetes disease causes 121 deaths annually and 100000 adults over age of 65. Hence, early detection is vital. Since, it can be identified early with the help of blood test in order to know the blood sugar levels. Poor eating habits is the primarily cause of diabetes and high blood glucose level is the trademark of diabetes. Early detection may help you to prevent, control or improve your long-term senior health outlook.

Hearing loss:-

With increase in age, normally person’s ability to hear and recognizing different sound also get diminishes. This condition makes elder people anxious and upset. Since, it interrupts with normal communication. You might have notice that elder people often complain about partial deafness and hard of hearing. Variety of hearing aids are available in market is the best solution for the senior citizens to overcome this common age related problem effectively. Apart from that, Due to advance technology, devices of programmable hearing aids are applicable in order to understanding people easier. Thus, hearing impairment should be discovered early to prevent complete hearing loss.

Oral health:-

 Healthy teeth and gums are necessary not only for easy eating and pretty smile, but for overall senior health as well. Research has revealed that, 25% of men and 24% of women have no natural teeth. As person ages, mouth tends to become dryer and cavities are difficult to prevent. Thus proper oral health care should be maintained by the senior citizens to live healthy life in older age. In fact, regular dental check-ups along with overall oral care health should be the first priority of every senior citizen individual.

Alzheimer’s disease:-

According to research, Alzheimer’s disease is believed to be seventh highest cause of death in United States. It is a long term and incurable disease that affects the brain. With increase in age, certain part of brain is inclined to changes that cause shrinking or damage to cells. This chronic disease destroys memory and creates problem in thinking and cognitive function. In fact, it is a phase of life, when a person no longer experiences a normal life. Symptoms are more likely to takes place over the age of 60. Research indicates that, 16% of nursing home was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Till date the actual cause of Alzheimer’s is not known, but lifestyle and genetics plays a key role in the cause of this chronic disease.

Heart diseases:-

Research has proved that, the incidence of heart disease and stroke increased after the age of 65. In addition, heart diseases cause 60% of death over the age of 85. Due to years of strain on heart and accumulation of cholesterol plaques in blood vessels the risk of heart diseases, high blood pressure, coronary heart diseases and stroke raises. With the help of proper regimen and medication elderly people can combat the diseases associated with heart.

Depression:-

When a person ages, is more likely to suffer from depression. The phase of depression describes range of moods, from feeling nervous to feeling depressed to handle everyday’s life. The condition of depression can affect anyone, any culture, at any age or background. Senior citizens are a higher risk of suffering from this condition than any other age group. Being widowed, divorced, unemployed, retired, physical disability, loneliness are the major risk factor that are associated to cause depression among older people.

We often see that, lots of tips, information and news related to women’s health are provided and many times the health issues related to men’s health are neglected. According to studies, women’s are simply healthier as compared with men. In fact, out of the total 15 leading cause of death, men’s are more prone to cause all the disease and also dies earlier than women. However, there are no miraculous tricks to live a healthy and longer life. But, can cope with their number of health issues by simply avoiding alcohol, cigarette, tobacco and other drugs consumption. They need to quit their all these bad habits. By having healthy balanced diet, exercising regularly, by doing annual medical check-up and by taking sufficient sleep and rest, they can keep number of health disorders at bay. Men’s approach towards their overall health also matters a lot. Studies indicated that men don’t consider about their health until they are working and feeling productive. In fact, they often don’t prefer to consult a doctor until severe condition takes place. However, the list of life-threatening diseases that majorly occurs largely among male gender is increasing are mentioned below:

 

LIST OF HEALTH ISSUES AFFECTING MEN

 

Heart diseases:-

 

Men’s are at major risk of developing hear diseases as compare with women. The risk of heart diseases increases among men due to addiction of smoking, alcohol, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes and a family history of heart attack. Heart diseases is known by different various names such as coronary heart disease, cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease. Arthrosclerosis is one kind of common heart disease and it causes due to narrowing of a person’s blood vessels, which plays a key role in supplying both blood and oxygen to your heart.

 

High blood pressure:-

 

In this chronic medical condition, blood pushes forcefully through a person’s arteries. When, blood is pushes through arteries at a certain amount of force, is said to be ‘systolic blood pressure’. When the force of the blood decreases, this medical condition is known as diastolic blood pressure. High blood pressure is believed to be chronically elevated state of pressure in person’s arteries. Those persons having blood pressure above 120/80 mm Hg are known to be diagnosed with hypertension. In addition, this chronic medical condition stimulates number of risk factors such as heart failure, heart disease, impaired vision, and stroke and kidney disease. If this life-threatening disease is left untreated, may lead to shorten the person’s life by 10-20 years. Obesity and stress are major risk factors of hypertension. Hence, one can overcome this disease by adopting low-sodium diet, by performing exercises and reducing stress.

 

Smoking Effects on men’s health:-

 

The addiction of smoking develops number of short term and respiratory illness such as pneumonia, bronchitis, cold, cough, ear infection, and asthma. In addition, this bad habit also develops risk of life threatening lung cancer, mouth, throat, bladder, stomach, kidney, pancreas and cervix. The diseases related with smoking are almost same with tobacco users. Apart from these, consumption of cigarette enhances the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, chronic bronchitis and so on. The possibilities of stroke also get doubles.

 

Prostate cancer:-

 

Prostate cancer mostly occurs among older men, prostate cancer is one form of cancer that takes place in the prostate gland. The prostate gland is the part of male reproductive system which plays a key role in providing nutrition to the sperms. During this condition, when the cells of the gland begin to change and grow widely, they form malignant tumors. This tumor spreads in gland as well as other parts of body. If prostate cancer left untreated, can affects men’s lungs, liver, bones and additional parts of body. Thus, early detection is vital for successful treatment.

 

Urinary tract infection:-

 

This disease is most common among men, women and children as well. It is also known as Escherichia coli (E. coil), a name of the bacteria that is responsible for this infection. A urinary tract infection takes place when bacteria enters the opening of a person’s urethra and reproduced that is develops in their urinary tract. Person’s urinary tract includes urethra, kidneys, and bladder. Urinary tract infection that results into kidney infection can be more dangerous and painful.

 

Erectile dysfunction:-

 

Due to presence of nicotine in tobacco and cigarette, many male genders are suffering of erectile dysfunction. In fact smoking and tobacco consumption are the biggest culprit of premature ejaculation, loss of libido, delayed ejaculation and infertility.

 

Male incontinence:-

It is not a disease, in this condition most time accidental leaking of the urine gets; it is considered as a problem with men’s urinary tract. Expansion of prostate and Benign prostatic heperplasia are the leading factors of male incontinence. This condition can be acute, temporary or chronic. Acute male incontinence usually occurs suddenly, while chronic is long lasting.

 

High cholesterol:-

 

Cholesterol is one kind of soft and waxy fat particle which passes through a person’s blood as well as produced by liver. Cholesterol is a common steroid and is vital for building block for cell membranes. Cholesterol plays a an important role in formation of bile, helps to digest fats, formation of hormones, other steroids and enhances chances of vitamin D. Today, most of the food contains cholesterol in excess quantity which does not require. This excess cholesterol raises person’s level of blood and result in accumulation of plaque in the arteries, which in turn contributes to several life threatening afflictions such as atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, stroke hear attack, circulatory issues and results in death as well.

Most of the people have been seen suffering from sleeping disorders due to work stress, depression, tension and many other personal life issues. However, maintaining proper sleeping habits is necessary to promote good immune system, healthy brain, proper organ functions, etc. People, may face Sleeping disorders temporary or permanently. The temporary issues may get solved soon, but the permanent issue may take certain treatment procedure, to get solved. The night sleep is must for the people, but in today’s world occupation of the people had affected the sleeping pattern, very badly. A person working on a night shift is at more risk of sleeping disorders.

 

He may take morning sleep, but comparatively night’s sleep is much better than morning sleep. One may judge the difference between night and morning sleep and can see that morning sleep give fatigue look, tired body, headache problem, inactive in work, etc. After sleeping a longer time, you will feel that you need some more sleep, but sleeping in the night give complete freshness and activeness, to the body. Follow some of the sleeping strategies; an adult person should maintain 9 hours sleep daily, do not over sleep; since, it may give laziness, tiredness, fatigue, etc. and, do not under sleep; since, it may lead to insomnia, unhealthy immune system, motionless organs, etc.

 

Some of the experts had acknowledged that people taking under sleep are at more risk, to get eye disorders. Set a perfect sleeping pattern, go to bed at 10 and wake up at 7; if you will keep changing your sleep timing, you will get disturbed sleeping habits. One can take bath before sleeping to relax the body, avoid alcohol, and avoid coffee before going to bed. There are certain things, which disturb the sleeping habit of a person; that include warm room temperature, surrounding noise, humidity, etc. some more factors, which disturbs the sleeping habits of the person are listed below.

 

• Night chats

Chatting with friends late night through phone or online, disturbs the sleeping time, which leads to insufficient sleep and results tiredness, head ache and certain related problem. Mobile phones are one the main aspects, to affect the sleeping level. Chatting online, checking the mails, checking mobile inbox, etc. make you open your eyes every now and then and your whole concentration will be on your cell phone. This is one most affected aspect of sleeping disorders. Today, the youngsters are seen more at risk of under sleeping because of various social media sites inventions, which divert the mind of the youngster and addict the teenagers towards it. These are some facts, which are responsible for under sleeping problem.

 

• Stress

Stress is one of the common and main leading aspects of sleeping disorders. It is commonly seen with every individual. Stress is nothing, but a pressure or tension of the work or a personal life issue.  When a person fails to solve and handle the situation results stress. It could be long lasting or for short periods, but it widely affects the person’s living life. Due to stress people faces lack of appetite, insomnia, destabilized blood pressure, improper heart functions, head ache, etc.  These problems occur when people take insufficient sleep due to tension, so to avoid permanent stress one need to go under sleeping pills, but after consulting the doctor.

 

• Depression

A loss of loving one or special things from the life leads to depression. Anything, which a person fails to achieve bring them at hopelessness stage. Loses of any desired things make a person depressed; these certain factors indirectly responsible for the poor health, shortage of sleep, lack of appetite, etc. People, under the depression stage fail to manage proper sleeping habit, which results insomnia problem.

 

• Medication

People, who are under treatment for certain diseases and following medicines faces sleeping disorders. They hardly find to manage their sleeping habit; since, medicines are finished up of various chemical compounds, which enhance the temperature of the stomach and results stomach pain, vomiting, and lack of sleeping. In certain cases people prefer sleeping pills. Thus, people under medication fail to get sufficient amount of sleep. Medication is another issue, to reduce the tendency of sleeping.

 

• Sickness

Not feeling well, finding difficult to perform normal activities, feeling exhausted, suffering from fever, pain, etc. results sickness problem. In this condition, people hardly manage to get sufficient sleep. Sickness makes the people weak and lazy; you may lie on the bed, but couldn’t make out to sleep. In fact, in the condition of illness, people should get sufficient sleep to mend some bad health condition, but people hardly manage to do that. In short, sickness in another factor to enhance sleeping disorders.

• Diseases

Most of the people faces sleeping disorders due to severe diseases such cancer, tumor, tuberculosis, AIDS, etc. These people are more likely to get insomnia problem, high blood pressure, heart disorders, etc. They face additional health disorders with the disease. However, certain diseases tend to break down the immune system. People, suffering from such extreme and chronic diseases disturb the whole living pattern, of a person. Such severe diseases may be other aspects to disturb the sleeping habit, of the people.

 

• Drinking coffee

Working late night and drinking coffee may bring sleep disorders; since, coffee contains caffeine, which reduces the sleeping ability, of a person. Most of the working people are addicted to drink coffee; since, they feel relaxed and fresh, but its excessive intake may lead to lack of sleep.

 

• Drinking alcohol and smoking

As we know that drinking alcohol and smoking is harmful for the health, and its excessive intake may take the life of the person. Its intake leads to many health disorders, whereas sleeping disorder is one amongst them. A chain smoker and excessive alcohol drinker may face the risk of insomnia problem. They may fail to manage a level of sufficient sleep. Heavy weight and unhealthy diet are some other factors, of sleeping disorders.

Monsoon is one of the charming, enjoying, refreshing seasons, which makes the surroundings full of greenery, and promotes active health and happy mood. The rainy season revitalizes the whole surviving things on the earth. Monsoon is one of the fondest seasons, which mends the upset mood of the people. One can also say a romantic season. It brings beautiful and attractive looks, to the nature. Sometimes the rainy season becomes hazardous for the nature causing various certainties called landslide, floods, etc. which disturb the whole environment badly. Even though the monsoon is pleasant season, but also causes several diseases. The resistance level of the infections and fighting level of the body reduces during rainy season. Hence, people are more likely to get infectious diseases called cold cough, jaundice, typhoid, dysentery, flu, etc. Some of the severe diseases called malaria, dengue, is largely seen this season; since, the accumulation of the water takes place in each part of the area, which enhances the growth of mosquitoes, and results high risk of malaria and dengue. One must take care of their kids; since, they play outdoor games, and are more likely to get these diseases. Not only this, people also suffer from various skin related diseases called eczema, itching, skin fungal infections, ring worm, etc. Children are seen more at risk of certain diseases. One needs to take proper care in the rainy season; since, it is one of the most diseases carrying season. Some of the healthy tips, which a person must follow during the rainy season, are given below.

Foods

One should be extremely cautious about eating outside foods; since, in rainy season the risk of food poisoning arises more, and the people surely get this problem by eating outside food (hawkers). In India, food poison is commonly seen in the rainy season because of unhygienic way of preparation. Most of the people fond to prefer hawker food (open and unhealthy), which is responsible for intestinal infections. Try to consume vegetables and fruits in rainy season, but see that vegetables don’t contain any worms.  Since, in rainy season some of the vegetables like cauliflower, spinach, cabbage, lady fingers, etc. gets worm in it, which may cause stomach infectious diseases. The appetite level of the body reduces in rainy season because of moisture. One must eat fresh and clean foods. Do wash the fruits and vegetables properly, to remove the stain and germs of it. Try to maintain proper balanced diet. Be careful about the food selection to eat.

Note: – An office going person should prefer home food especially in rainy season, to avoid the risk of various ailments.

Drink safe water

Rainy season is the main factor, to cause infectious diseases. Jaundice is the most common disease, which a person faces during monsoon because of contaminated water. One needs to be extremely cautious about drinking water or fluids; since the water becomes impure during this season. Try to drink purified water, boiled water, and freshwater. Avoid drinking outside fluids; since, impure water diseases are so severe that it may take the life of the person. Mostly, it is observed that people, prefer to drink less water during monsoon due to moisture. The wetness of the body reduces the desired level, of the water. Be careful about the drink selection in this season.

Note: – one should consume sufficient and pure water during rainy season, to keep the body hydrated.

Drink tea

Prefer to drink black tea during monsoon season; since, it facilitates the flow of blood and reduces the calmness, of the body. Ginger tea, cinnamon tea, cardamom tea, black pepper with ginger and salt, etc. are some of the list of the tea, which helps prevent from various infectious diseases during rainy season. It is also called herbal tea, which aids treat could cough, throat infections, sore throat, irritating respiratory system, etc.

Keep the clothes clean

Avoid getting wet in the rain; since, it may cause fever, shivering, body pain, headache, cold cough, etc. Do not wear wet clothes for a longer period; since, it causes skin problems called itching, skin rashes, fungal formation, etc. It is also found harmful, for the health. Wetting continuously in rainy season may cause severe headache problem, which may take the life, of the person. Do not share your clothes; wash your clothes once it gets wet, in the rain.

Note: – try to avoid wearing jeans in the rainy season; since, jeans absorbs more water and take time to get dried. Try wearing cotton clothes; since, the chances of fungus formation are less.

Some safety measures

Use an umbrella or rain coat while going out, avoid wearing shoes with socks, wear waterproof slippers or shoes, don’t let the water pass in; since, it may create skin fungal infections. Keep the surroundings clean and hygienic, to prevent from mosquitoes and various diseases. Keep the house and household things clean; since, the chances of fungal growth are more in the rainy season, due to wetness. Use certain pest control to avoid mosquitoes, and flies in the home. Take extreme care of your children; keep noticing their overall activities eating, drinking, wearing, playing and all. Skin diseases are common in this season, so try to take precaution and use certain skin creams, to get prevented from skin infections. See that your child washes the hand properly; use hot water to take a bath; since, it helps remove the stain, of the body. Well, one can also get stabilized temperature of the body.

Health checkup

In case of fever, cold cough, body pain, and many other related problems, consult the doctor without fail; since, its ignorance may lead to severe health issue. Monsoon is the season of several diseases, people mostly fall sick in this season and find difficult to treat; since, it’s likely to break down the immune system. The rates of severe disease called malaria and dengue arises in this season. Hence, one needs to maintain regular check up with the doctors.

 

Alum is widely used in household and industrial work. It is in a form of salt or crystal, which holds potassium sulphate. It is finished up of chemical compounds, which are used for various purposes. However, the usage of alum has to be in moderation; since, its excessive use may be harmful for the body. It carries astringent, antiperspirant and antiseptic effect, which assists solve many health related issues. It is produced by adding several minerals comprising alunite, cryolite, alum schist, and bauxite. The acquired forms of alum from alunite are termed as calcined. The mixture is kept to get dried, and turn into a hard solid form of crystal or powder. The clean and white crystals of alum are obtained from potassium sulphate, and purple crystals alum is obtained from chromium. Alum largely uses in china for various purposes; mostly they add alum in their food. They are more addicted to use alum for medication, ingredient of food, juice, etc. There are various types of alum.

• Selenate contained Alum

A chemical compound of selenate is placed instead of sulfur, to make selenate alum. A mixture of selenate alum is vigorous oxidizing compound, which carries an effect of antiseptic and are used for healing purposes.

• Ammonium contained alum

The usage of Ammonium alum is the same as of soda and potassium alum. Ammonium alum is used in the mills or industry in dyeing, tanning, manufacturing of ceramic cements, used for water purifications, etc.

• Potassium contained alum

Potassium alum is finished up of potassium sulfate, which is also called Tawas. It is easily available in the grocery store and is used in the kitchen spice for pickling; adding in food, etc. It is also used for leather tanning, water purification, etc.

• Chrome finished alum

This alum is finished up of chromium, which is seen in violet color. It is used for tanning purpose and can be mixed with other alum, to get purple or lavender form of crystals.

• Alum combined with soda

Soda contained alum is widely used in the food as a baking soda. In India people, uses baking soda to add in various foods while cooking. However, the adding amount has to be in bit portion.

• Aluminum sulfate

Theoretically aluminum sulfate is not an alum. It is used for manufacturing papers thus; it is also called paper making alum.
However, the usage of this listed alum varies accordingly, but some of the alum carries great effect, to treat various health problems; since, alum carries antiseptic, antibiotic, antibacterial effects. Let’s have a look at some of the usage of alum.

Benefits and Usage of alum

• Purify the water

Potassium alum is widely used to purify the water. Some pieces of alum are dissolved in the contaminated water, to clean and eliminate the bacteria and make it pure to drink. It is used in an area, where people get impure water to drink. Most of the severe disease occurs due to contaminated water, using alum may solve this issue for some extent. However, the taste of the water changes when the alum is added into it. One may get sticky and sour taste after drinking this water.

• Heal of wounds

Some of the studies stated that using alum powder over the wound or cut area, may help reduce the blood flow from the particular wounded area. In case, of deep hurt if alum fails to work or slow down the blood flow, then consult the doctor for better treatment. Healing wounds through alum are considered one of the natural and old remedies, where people used to follow in previous days. Alum carries great healing effects, to treat minor wounds, injuries, or hurt.

• Dental treatment

One can use alum powder, to maintain healthy teeth. In case of gum bleeding apply the alum powder over the area, to reduce the bleeding. One can also use alum, to get rid of teeth infections, germs or cavities. People, suffering from dental problems can use alum as a mouth wash daily, to get relief from dental disorders. As, it come to know that some of the toothpaste uses alum as ingredients. In case, of sore mouth, people can do gargling of alum contained water, to get relief. Rubbing alum powder over the teeth regularly may give healthy, strong and whitish teeth. It helps reduce yellowish of the teeth. One can use alum as a natural or homemade remedy, to treat dental related problem.

• Skin allergies

Since alum holds an anti-septic, anti-bacterial, astringent effect; it is used widely in homemade remedies, to treat various health problems. Alum can be used, to treat skin allergies such as eczema, inflammation, itching, etc. Apply alum over the infected area of the skin, and wash with the normal water after sometime. In case of itchy skin, rub alum powder gently and leave it, over the day. Some of the cosmetic contain alum, for skin tightening purpose. The alum contains cosmetics are quite cheap or economical in price. Applying, alum contained water over the swelling area minimizes, the swelling. In short, alum powder can be used, to treat several skin disorders; it carries great effect to treat and cure skin disorders, naturally.

• Eliminate Stomach infections

Consuming alum contained water eliminates the toxins, from the body. One can get rid of bowel infections, stomach ache, urine infections, etc. Drinking alum water is the natural remedy, to get rid of intestinal problem. One can mend their stomach problem and could get rid of germs, worms, and infections of the intestine.

However, the excessive use of alum may give some adverse effect, to the health; hence, its usage must be in an adequate manner. Alum is used to treat some selected health disorders; hence, one should avoid using it for minor purposes. Moreover, one must consult the doctor in case of severe health issues rather than following alum treatments. Alum in mostly used, to treat infectious diseases.