Old age, also called as the ‘second childhood’, is something many don’t like entering to. But as they say, life is the way you look at it. Feel and act young and you will be young forever. Geriatrics is the branch of medicine that is related to this phase of human life. It deals with the health care for the elderly. The main focus of this branch of medicine is promotion of health among old adults and prevention and treatment of diseases and disabilities.
Geriatricians , in the United States, are primary care physicians with board certification in either family or internal medicine. It is also necessary for them to undergo an additional training to acquire the Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in geriatric medicine. Geriatrics doctors in the UK are hospital physicians and are considered internal medicine specialists.
When it comes to geriatrics care , doctors recommend making physical activity a part of the everyday life of the elderly. If you find exercises tiring, try doing things you like. Go for a brisk walk, ride a bike, or dance! Yeah, keep your muscles engaged. This will sure boost up your energy level. Thirty minutes of activity a day is advised and make sure that this activity makes you breathe harder. It is termed as “endurance activity” and helps to build your stamina. Keeping muscles in shape can play an important role in preventing many serious problems among the aged. Try doing things that will help increase your balance. Try standing on one foot and then the other without any support. Also, avoid using your hands or arms when getting up from a chair. Stretch to the maximum – this will keep you plaint and flexible.
The bottom line is, keep your body healthy and active even when you are young and this will sure help you a great deal during your old age! Try it and you will be happy that you did!
