AS A CONCLUSION ( senior citizen)

As a conclusion, we as the younger generation should take better care of our senior citizens. Take care of their welfare and shower them with love like what we want ourselves to be treated by our younger generation when we are old.
 

Family members, government agencies and non-government agencies should work together hand-in-hand to provide senior citizens with proper aids and support to enable them to live happily and comfortably.

 

DEFINITION OF SENIOR CITIZEN

Senior citizens are also known as elderly persons. They are usually more than  sixty orsixty-five years of age.
Those who are older in age but younger in action.
For example, we can see this group at Welfare Organization.



In general, the physical features of this group of people are gray hairs, wrinkled skin, and incapable of doing outdoor activities.

 From economical angle, constitute individual have retired or end inside leght of service something job.
 For example in Malaysia, the retirement age of government servants is 55 years.


 There are three important elements which influence the well-being of this groups of citizen, namely their health, emotional stability, and financial resource.

reference:
Mental Health Concepts by Claire G. Waughfield, Teresa S. Burckhalter

http://www.seniorjournal.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senior_citizen

ACTIVITIES FOR SENIOR CITIZEN

Many activities for senior citizen can be performed. Senior citizen centers provide a variety activities for senior people like. Doctor advice should always be consulted before letting them to participate in that kind of activities.Senior citizen centers or nursing homes provide a variety of indoor and outdoor activities.

When planning activities for seniors, you must remember to take their physical and mental health into account. Nothing is more demeaning than being asked to play childish games that can be insulting to their wits.

On the contrary, it can be too frustrating to expect them to perform mental tasks when their mental abilities are diminished.

Outdoor activities such as court, track and field games are always appreciated by senior citizens. Doctor advice should always be consulted be letting them participating in that kind of activities. If it is found to be too physically demanding, then a tai chi or yoga exercises should be more appropriate for some of them. Fishing, gardening and hiking can also be fun and suitable for any age.

Indoor activities such as scrap booking, and gathering photos and mementos help them to walk down memory lane. Even better, it helps seniors to organize their treasure.

                                                     references: May 22, 2007 Maryan Pelland

JOBS FOR SENIOR CITIZEN (Working after retirement)

Senior citizen are usually known as people who have lived a full life and deserve to spend the rest of their years in relaxation. But for some people, their need to earn a living is still alive and well, even when one is officially of retirement age. For some senior citizen, they have to work to support their families or love ones.

There are two examples of jobs that can senior citizens can be of service. First, jobs that offers consultancy. Senior citizens that can still offer their knowledge and experience should be considered to take up that position. By doing so, they will feel useful and retain their pride.

Those seniors with expertise could take up jobs as consultants in cooking, gardening, and performing arts and handicrafts.

Those who have no expertise could take up jobs such as librarians or bookshop keepers which are more suitable for them.

Nov 19, 2007 Janienne Jennrich.

HEALTH OF SENIOR CITIZENS

          Health of senior citizens is one of part in senior citizens. There are on four major diseases that normally afflict senior citizens such as sleep apnea, dementia, parkinson's and alzheimer's. Senior citizens are susceptible to many types of diseases due to unhealthy lifestyles.

          Firstly about sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is an obtractive decrease of blood flow to the brain, then the brain elevates blood preassure and modulate these changes and prevent damages to itself. Based on studies, one in ten senior citizens suffer sleep apnea.

          Secondly about dementia. Dementia is a condition in the brain that makes it hard for a person to remember, learn and communicate. The disease can also change moods and personalities. The symptoms that we can get when we have dementia are memory loss of recent events, problems with language and difficulties in performing familiar tasks.

          Thirdly is parkinson's. Parkinson's is a condition that affect nerve cells or neurons in the brain to controls muscle movements. This symptom usually emerge at the age of 60. They could not do any works or tasks properly. It is more common in men than in women.

          Lastly is about alzheimer's. Alzheimer's is an irreversible, progressive brain disease. The disease can slowly destroy memory sometimes patient do not have the ability to carry out simple daily tasks. The symptom firstappear at the age of 60.

What We Can Do It To Provide Senior Citizens Needs

Senior citizens are the forgotten members of our society. This is because growing old is something none of us want to think about it, let alone do, we often block them out of our minds. None of us wants to face our futures, especially if it means we won't be able to everything for ourselves one day. In our lifes, we go full circle, starting out dependent upon someone to take care of us, and ending up that way. the problem is, babies are cute and adorable and elderly people make us feel uncomfortable due to the fact that we don't really know how to act around them. senior citizens are people too, however, and we all can help ease them through this last part of their life and give them the same love we give to newborn babiea, after deserve it.

Senior are often bored. there isn't very much to do and visits are usually seldom. You can make someone 's day just by sitting down for a chat from time to time. Bring a thermos of coffee and newspaper and offer to read the day's headlines. Senior citizens have trouble seeing and hearing the news can feel like a blessing, especially if there are only a few televisions in the home. Your churh or children's group will often be welcome for demonstrations, puppet shows, singing concerts or even a band performance. These events give seniors something to look forward to and interaction with other people is so important to help keep them from being isolated.

Caring for an elderly parents does not necessarily mean taking them into your home or placing them in a nursing home. It does mean keeping contact and providing a sense of security, the same security you as a child always. Felt, that the are there for you when you need them. Caring for an aging parent can be enjoyable, especially if you understand what your responsibilities are, make sure that you don't neglect your own spouse and children and you get the help you need it. They were always thera for us, so it is time that we are always there for them.