Aging out

lives of those who suffer with heart failure, but the burden to the economy can also be felt. According to Blecker, Paul, Taksler, Ogedegbe & Katz (2013) heart failure accounts for four million hospitalizations per year in just the United States alone. Out of these hospitalizations, 72 was the mean age…

The first suicide attempt is the most dangerous in older adults. “Older adults who attempt suicide are weak, frail, lonely from isolation, most likely they have planned out their suicide and are more determined to kill themselves than the younger generation, such as preteens and teens”(Administration on Aging [AOA] and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA], 2012). The older adults are suffering alone and once it becomes overwhelming, they give up on life. Statistics…

Should scientists help people beat old age? My topic I chose for this essay was whether or not should take the time to focus on helping come up with ways to beat old age, so that people can live longer, more healthy lives and enjoy their experience of living more. This topic is interesting to me because it has two clear sides to it and has lots of reasons to both of them. The idea of beating old age has been around for a very long time. Shakespeare wrote about it, Ponce De Leon’s theory of…

Retirement Age in America Retirement is a euphoric occupation, where the elderly receive the right of not working and have the opportunity to explore new regions because of their labors earlier in life. There is a difference, however, between retirement by choice and retirement by force. The government is making an attempt to enforce a “mandatory retirement age,” or a universal age where all working people are required to relieve themselves of their passions to create room for younger workers.…

have shown that over half of the older adults in developed countries are showing normal aging habits, and that about 25 % of those are classified as optimal agers. Among those lifestyle habits associated with healthy, successful or optimal aging include eating healthy, getting regular exercise, having healthy life routines, and the life. The process of aging cannot be simply defined as the passage of time. Aging itself is the living manifestation of those biological events that occur over a…

“The older you get, the better you get. Unless you are a banana,” said beloved 92 year old entertainer, Betty White. Too many people in the world believe that after a certain age persons become disposable. As a matter of fact, many people have been discussing whether or not a mandatory retirement age should be set. However desirable this may seem it is important to remember that each job requires different skill sets, therefore making it unreasonable to have a standard age of retirement. A…

get older. Thus, the senior population is increasing rapidly.Seniors made up 1/5 of the world population in 2012, and will reach 1/3 of total population in 2050.Population aging is a profound issue in the world. Hong Kong is no exception. The proportion of population aged 65 and over will increase to 26.8% in 2033. Obviously, aging population has a negative impact on Hong Kong’s economy resulting in the reduction of labor force. However, on the other hand, it can be treated as the biggest…

And stress is the most common cause of illness and premature aging. Longevity, genetically explained, is demonstrated by the Danish twin study, which indicated that only about 20% of how long the person's half-life is determined by the genes. The team of researchers and scientists at National Geographic has been deployed…

Analyzing Demographics There was an increase in the total aging population as well as the 65 and over population from 2012 to 2015. This increase in the older population will affect social and economical interests. Baby boomers are largely responsible for this increase in the older population (U.S. Census Bureau, 20014). With this boom comes change. The older population will become more racially and ethically diverse (U.S. Census Bureau, 20014). With change can come complications and…

My mother once said that "The older you get, the faster time will fly. How true that is! Perhaps this is why people try to cram as much into their day as possible. However, when you become too busy and forget to set aside adequate time for yourself, it will take its toll on you physically, mentally, and/or emotionally. Signs that you should slow down can include, but are not limited to, frustration, anger, a short temper, exhaustion, depression, skin rashes, and illnesses. This article provides…