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• The Skin Gets Thin, Loses Its Elasticity, Becomes Dry And

Wrinkled.

• Hair Turns Gray And Becomes Fine And Falls.

• The Head Protrudes Forward Compared To The Body.

Shoulders Get Hunched And Become More Concave.

Therefore, The Height Too Is Slightly Reduced At This Age.

• There Can Be Problems Associated With Hearing, The

Skeletal System, Taste And Body Functions.

Needs During Old Age

Physical Needs

Nutritional Needs

The Body Becomes Weak In This Period. There Is No Growth. Therefore Energy

Producing Foods Including Proteins And Minerals Are Very Important.

The Menu Must Be Changed Depending On The Illnesses One Has.

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Exercise

 Age Appropriate Exercise Must Be Done As In Other Stages. Illnesses Can Be

 Minimized By Engaging In Daily Activities Energetically.

Rest

Expects More Rest

Psychological Needs

Figure 2.9 - Love And Attention

Love

Expects More Love And Attention From Others

Than During Previous Stages Of Life. Isolation

And Loneliness Due To Children Living Away.

Expects Love And Kindness From Children And

Grandchildren

Social Needs

Important To Stay On Good Terms With Children And Neighbors. Likes When Prominence

Is Given At Public Places Such As Hospitals, Banks Etc., Transport Facilities And Loan

Concessions. Likes To Hold Important Positions In Committees To Feel That They Are Of

Some Service To The Society And Likes To Be Appreciated By Others.

Spiritual Needs

Stress And Loneliness During This Period Can Be Overcome By Engaging In Religious

Activities. Spiritual Development Should Be Sought Through Religion. Even Though One's

Physical And Other Desires Not Fulfilled, He/She Will Be Ready To Accept It Through Religion.

Religion Will Give A Hope To Live And In Advance Stages Of Spiritual Maturity Will Give The

Courage Even To Face The Death Peacefully.

Issues Faced When Supplying Needs Of The Elderly

Problems Faced When Overcoming Loneliness And Helplessness Which Are Felt More

In This Period Are Given Below.

1. Poor Socio Economic Status

2. Different Illnesses

3. Physical Weakness

4. Distance From Children

5. Distance From Society

6. Difficult In Controlling Emotions

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Ways Of Reducing Problems Of Old Age

Figure 2.10 - Reading Religious Books

1. Engaging In More Religious Activities

2. Understanding The Future And Facing It

3. Getting Involved In Social Work Or

Household Activities

4. Remain Socially Active By Joining

Societies For The Elderly

5. Control Impulses