Old age is a natural phenomenon. The aging of the body begins gradually and covers all levels: physical, psychological, social.
If there are people of respectable age in the house, they require a separate relationship. And what is the difference between an old man and an elderly person? We will tell you more about this.
Elderly age
Let's start with this topic. What kind of people belong to the elderly, according to the age category?
Persons over 60 years old. It is believed that despite the external activity of a person of respectable age, the body begins to change. And of course, not for the better. All his systems are changing. Physical activity decreases, certain psychological changes occur.
It is at this age that it begins to seem to older people that all the best is left behind. Children grew up, grandchildren are almost adults. There are practically no peers nearby. Grandmother or grandfather can begin to mope, feel forgotten and useless.
Important support from loved ones during this period. People of venerable age need to see that they are needed and not alone. How to show it? His care and love. This does not mean that we must shift the entire household onto the shoulders of an elderly person. But if he wants, let him engage in everyday life, at will.
Take older parents out of the apartment. Not only to the store or hospital. Visit exhibitions, cinemas and theaters with them, walk in parks, and visit relatives. Do not hinder the visit to the temple, for many senior citizens it is a joy.
Senile age
He comes after the elderly. Alas, this is the final stage of human development.
Have your grandparents passed 75 years of life? So they have reached senile age. People who have crossed the 90-year milestone are considered long-livers.
What are the main problems of this age? Of course, rapidly deteriorating health. That heart will slam, then it will seize radiculitis, then the legs will not bend. The body wears out more and more, the work of the heart slows down, the work of the organs is disturbed, the musculoskeletal system is changing.
No less difficult problems are psychological. Many people of respectable age begin to appear fear of death. They become locked in themselves, become sad, fall into depressive states.
How to help your dear person? Pay more attention and make sure that he does not remain alone.
Conclusion
We examined what is old and senile age. Elderly people from 60 to 75 years old are considered. Old - from 75 to 90 years.