The elderly in society are considered to be the most important member group for which preventive medicine and
Healthy lifestyle are very effective. It has been proven from time immemorial that “prevention is better than cure”. Preventive drugs are supposed to stop any cause of disease while they are supposed to cure the disease. On the other hand, a healthy lifestyle represents natural remedies and processes that these people need to follow and maintain.
Preventive medicine requires preventive care, which consists of three main categories of primary prevention, secondary prevention, and tertiary prevention. Primary prevention is to reduce risk factors before any injury or illness occurs, consistent with policies that apply to tobacco purchases for young and elderly people. Tobacco use by young people will also affect older people when these people are around them.
In terms of healthy lifestyles, these people are required to follow a number of healthy lifestyle measures as well as preventive medications. The following measures can be mentioned:
Balanced Diet At every meal, a well-balanced diet with minerals, vitamins and other important nutrients is essential for physical and mental well-being.
Regular health check-ups The monitoring of health records will reveal dysfunctions and improvements made in the elderly's body. It contains benefits in detecting life-threatening problems, increasing life expectancy and familiarization through innovative medical technologies (Sitipan & Intarakamhang, 2017).
Ensure adequate rest and sleep Inadequate sleep and rest can cause more serious harm to health; however, it is suggested to sleep 7-9 hours per night to keep physical and mental health unaffected.
Physical activity Indulging in games, yoga, exercise and other physical activities will help these seniors stay physically fit and also improve their mental health.
Socialize More Social interaction is important for older people to keep their mind and body fit and stress-free. Sharing views and chatting with others helps reduce stress and anxiety. Elderly people face the problem of not being properly cured by the drugs to which these two options are strictly applied. Preventive medicine and a healthy lifestyle are necessary to keep the mind and body fresh. This will reduce stress levels in these elderly people and increase their energy.
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