What age is normal? Answer answer is question

Old means knee pain, back, stiff, tooth loss, tinnitus you dazzled? Of course not!

What age is normal? Answer answer is question

Old means knee pain, back, stiff, tooth loss, tinnitus you dazzled? Of course not, medical experts pointed out that, with the growth of age, some changes in the body does, but it does not mean that you need to put up with these do not apply. Below will tell you, which is normal and what is not normal.

1. Most tooth loss appears for the elderly, final must use the dentures do? Is not.

In the United States, about half of the elderly aged 65 or above also have healthy teeth, and this proportion is increasing. Thanks to add fluoride to drinking water and toothpaste, of course, oral health awareness also cannot be left unrecognized. Promise not to let any tooth decay and gum disease, brush your teeth every day, 1 dentist every 6 months, even in older, teeth can be solid again.

2. Compared to young people, older people will sleep early and get up early? Yes.

With the growth of age, body of biological clocks there will be some fine-tuning, older adults sleep earlier in the evening. Although on the whole, the old man of sleep time is not much change, but the sleep quality may not be as before. Typically, after you wake up, but also to maintain abundant energy, it's no problem.

For the elderly, adhere to the schedule of the law is important: daily at a fixed time to sleep, get up; avoid over 20 minutes of sleep during the day; more exercise. Keep your bedroom cool, you can use the eye shade.

3. After a certain age, they no longer do you have a sex life? Is not.

Any age should have a satisfactory sex life. The elderly may find, disease or taking drugs can affect sex life, but these problems can be solved. If you have any questions it is best to ask a doctor, we do not consider themselves to have been too old, no longer lived.

4. Forgetfulness is part of the old do? Is not.

Although a number of diseases affecting memory, such as Alzheimer's disease is common in the elderly, but also can be avoided. Accidental memory decline is not a very common thing, but if you find yourself often forget where keys or forget your friend's name and date, then, was consulted on the need to go and ask the doctor. In addition, depression and anxiety can cause memory problems. Can usually learn to try some of their own for the elderly have never dabbled in hobbies, or do some word games, such as guessing words.

5. Do older easier constipation? Yes.

Constipation is common in the elderly. In most cases, it is not how severe the problem, eat more foods rich in cellulose, such as fruits and vegetables, drink enough water, regular exercise, can effectively alleviate.

However, if the bowels of less than 3 times a week, then we need to see a doctor. Following these symptoms indicate more serious: defecation difficulties dry hard stool; always feel dirty row.

6. For joint pain in the elderly, do not a good approach? Is not.

Joint pain, swelling and stiffness if more than two weeks, instructions may be arthritis of the performance, please go to the doctor as soon as possible. Usually as soon as confirmed, can reduce the chance of disability.

7. Age causes urinary incontinence? Is not.

At least one out of every 10 elderly people aged 65 or above will have a urinary incontinence can occur, and this is more common in older women. However, this is not caused by aging, and may be weakened or urinary tract infection, bladder muscle contractions force the use of certain drugs and other reasons. Most cause cause of urinary incontinence can be treated.

8. After the age of 55, every elderly needs a pair of glasses? Yes.

After the age of 40, the lens of the eye began to become rigid and inflexible, eye's ability to distinguish fine activity also as age gradually decline. If you find vision problems, it is a good idea to do an eye examination. Also, to go check the eyes, if you have equipped the glasses, so it is necessary to check once a year.

9. The older, it will do more depression than young people? Is not.

People generally believe that the older people are less happy. In fact, when everyone would have a sad, depression is not caused by old age, generally will not have an impact on the body. If you are living without hope or no value, you may have meant that the situation was more serious, please consult a doctor promptly. See the original April 7, 2009 Edition of the family health report "family doctor"