Elderly Care – Ayurveda Melbourne

Elderly Care

By Dr Sajimon George BAMS, AAA, ATMS

Old age is a very sensitive phase. Elderly people need proper care and comfort to lead a worry free and healthy life. Taking care of elderly parents or any other member of the family is not an easy task, especially when their health is concerned. Old age is known as Vardhakya in Ayurveda. Ayurveda pays special attention to elderly people aiming in healthy aging and not mere longevity lacking health.

Every stage of human life has its very own issues and troubles. Physical strength as well as mental stability deteriorates as a person gets older. It’s not just disease but various other aspects that affect elderly people one of the main reason being negligence.

Elderly care is necessary when a physical, cognitive, or emotional health condition hinders the ability to safely go about doing daily activities. There are a number of signs elderly people may display that may alert you of their health problems.

Physical Problems

Health problems often occur as people age and are unable to perform activities they once did. They may become fragile, rigid, and less flexible. Some illnesses may even cause new illnesses to develop. Physical Problems may be easy to spot or may even be subtle. Just because they don’t report a physical problem doesn’t mean they don’t require care. A complete physical examination on a regular basis is an extremely important part of an overall elderly health care plan.

Cognitive Problems

Cognitive problems even in mild forms, can be expected as one ages. But some cognitive problems may impair their ability stay safe and independent. Memory loss, difficulty with language and impaired judgments, are some of the difficulties older people face due to Cognitive problems. Especially any type of dementia that is progressive must be addressed.

Emotional Problems

Decline in health, the inability to do things, the loss of loved ones, or feelings of unimportance or being neglected are some of the major issues that may cause elderly people to experience emotional problems. Emotional problems can be evidenced in a lot of ways some of which include social withdrawal, being moody or irritable, or in extreme cases may even have suicidal thoughts. Many elderly people deny the fact that they are experiencing emotional problems, which is why thoughtful and proper observation by family members is all the more necessary.

Ayurveda treatments for healthy ageing

Ayurveda advises elderly people on a set Ayurvedic routine, nutritious diet, meditation, utmost care, yoga, and indefinite love to grow old, hale and healthy.
Rasayana therapy revitalizes the system of aged people gradually contributing to the progress of their mental and physical health. This treatment strengthens the immune system and speeds up the period of recovery. It also helps fight against other symptoms and problems of aging.
Also Shirodhara, Abhyanga and Padabhyanga with Ayurvedic essential oils will restore the elderly peoples lost energy due to aging.
Ayurvedic treatments combined with yoga and meditation has positive influence on the elderly people’s self-rated sleep as well.

Many of us know that aging is a natural progression and comes with its own shortcomings, but the problem is most of us tend to ignore this and resort to a disorderly approach.

Elderly people should be given a life with good health, dignity and economic independence. Understanding their longing for care, love, affection and Needs will ensure their good health. Lending an emotional support keeps them happy, which is inevitably the ideal way for their healthy life. Introduce Ayurveda to your aged Parents or your family members to the holistic world of Ayurveda for a healthy, happy and harmonized aging.

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