Unfortunately, you have to get older, this is inevitable. There are things you can do to slow down the aging process by looking after your body. If you stay fit and healthy your body will be more prepared for going through aging and it will be less likely to hit you like a ton of bricks.
Over time things can start to fade and decline, your memory or your bodily functions are just two examples. Let’s take a look at 3 things you should look out for when you get older.
Sight Loss
When you age your sight will deteriorate, this happens to everyone just at different rates and severity. Your eyes are as old as you so it makes sense as you and they get older that they get tired of working. This can cause vision impairments and may need help from opticians or even specialist eye doctors.
It may be as simple as needing glasses for reading or watching tv, but it can be something more sinister that needs further investigation.
There are a couple of eye problems that are far more common when you are older, glaucoma and cataracts. Cataracts can be removed through surgery. Glaucoma can be reduced using medication, however, if that doesn’t work then there is another option of using a laser to reduce the pressure in your eye.
Hearing Problems
Hearing problems can be very common when you get older. It is thought that over 50% of people aged 75 and over have an issue with their hearing. If you or your family have noticed that you have to have the TV on that bit louder, or people have to shout at you for you to hear then it is time to take a trip to a hearing specialist.
You may be suffering from tinnitus, this is when you have a constant buzz or hum in your ear and it distracts you from hearing what people are saying.
The treatment options for hearing loss are limited but effective. You can be fitted for hearing aids, these help amplify the sounds that are coming into your ears so you can hear more clearly.
Health Decline
When you reach a certain age your overall general health will hit a downward spiral. They say it all goes downhill after 40 and they are not totally wrong. Just like your hearing and sight decline, so do your bodily functions.
Incontinence can be common when you reach a certain age. Both men and women can have problems with their bladders but there is a solution for this. There are incontinence pads and underwear for men and women. Attends underwear is absorbent and odor-free so is great for when you have problems with a leaky bladder.
You also have to make sure you are visiting your doctor regularly for checkups regarding your health. This will ensure any health conditions are caught early enough to treat.
We hope this helps you understand some of the signs of aging and what you can do to help it and live with it.
Thanks for reading and y’all stay dandy.
-Diego
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