Monday, April 21, 2014

 Many of the elderly rely on walking sticks to help them, but if they were healthy, they can walk freely.


 







https://www.google.com/search?q=elderly+problems&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=6RtVU5-LF9StyAS7ioDwAQ&sqi=2&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAg&biw=1440&bih=665#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=4qfdWL7-lhoWGM%253A%3BbbEKJ7KLMIbkmM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252F4.bp.blogspot.com%252F-NCq7NEZWIEM%252FUS_4QHKVA0I%252FAAAAAAAAAAc%252F7uyWlgqja-k%252Fs1600%252FSlide1.JPG%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252F2013-dnt-1c2.blogspot.com%252F2013%252F02%252Fproblems-faced-by-elderly.html%3B960%3B720



 Dementia is a serious problem. Many of the elderly have dementia which makes it harder for them to exercise and get fit.http://www.prweb.com/releases/AcuityGames/NewYorker/prweb10693649.htm





This graph shows who pays for nursing home and assisted living care. Most of the care is paid for by the his/her family.   http://www.longtermcarelink.net/eldercare/assisted_living.htm
Effects of elderly getting older

-poor nutrition
-lack of exercise
-prone to falls
-chronic diseases
-obesity
-heart failure
-stroke

Solutions
- Exercise plan
-nutrition guide
-lower prices on healthy foods
-gym discounts
-lower costs of healthcare

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

This video shows some exercises the elderly can do to improve their strength and balance.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL-he5D-Eyg
This is a video that explains many ways to help the elderly eat right. Helping older people eat right  is one way to help them stay in their home.






https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rYDTbQUF78




This is a cartoon that shows many elderly can't help themselves and the elderly don't like staying in nursing homes.



















Chronic diseases are worldwide. This is an article published about the effects of chronic diseases on healthcare.


 http://www.forahealthieramerica.com/ds/impact-of-chronic-disease.html

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Elderly Problems Abstract

I decided to do my research paper on problems with getting older. For my first research paper I am analyzing the causes of the problems associated with getting older . My grandpa has found out that he has diabetes. As he is getting older he got more and more problems. One day he had to go to the hospital because of his violent coughing and bad headaches. The nurses at the hospital checked him and found at that he had a major foot infection. The nurses cut out his foot infection and he was forced to stay in elderly homes. He always had trouble walking and he was never the same. Now, grandpa has to be helped to do many things and he loses much of the independence of being able to do everyday things he use to do. Problems with the elderly are everywhere and they are unavoidable. These problems are important because they could be prevented and everybody grows old sooner or later. Some cause of these problems are poor health and not enough exercise. Many people don't understand that they need exercise as they get older. Many people don't get exercise everyday and they don't try to eat healthier. Many side effects are associated with problems getting older. Many of these effects are serious and can be prevented if the victims take action.