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Sleep is a barometer of good health and its need in the elderly should not be ignored. Age related diseases lead to use of medications and these may have an affect on sleep. The increased isolation of the elderly population from their loved ones has a psychological impact on their well-being and can aggravate the problem. The price of modernization is often the neglect of the elderly and many families are today guilty of this act. A feeling of being wanted and loved by the dear ones can instill in the elderly a desire to live. To age successfully, we need to comprehend the process of ageing. The oldest confirmed human lifespan, 122 years, is that of Jeanne Calment of France. Scientists have been trying hard to understand what has, thus far, prevented all but a handful of people from living beyond a hundred years. Studies related to sleep and the lack of it could perhaps give us an insight into the intricacies of ageing and age-related diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s and diabetes. "I still need more healthy rest in order to work at my best. My health is the main capital I have and I want to administer it intelligently" —Ernest Hemingway, author |
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Posted on: 11/17/2009 very useful
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