Get ready before get elderly

Get ready before get elderly

Advancements in technology, especially medical and public health give people a better life quality. Average life expectancy is higher than in the past as we can obviously see that the number of elderly people is increasing. Physical condition will adapt according to the laws of nature. Inevitably, during the last period of life, preparation should be made in order to adapt to social situations & environment and live happily. Here are the principles:

1.It must be accepted that when entering the old age, physical and mental strength will change in a lesser way. Therefore, some adaptation is necessary based on the social and work responsibilities.

2.Be healthy, get yourself workout and health check regularly.

3.Clear your mind and mind your surroundings, both people, environment.

4.Help yourself as much as possible, don't be discouraged, get help when necessary. Good preparation will make yourself more confidence, able to live with family and society happily.

Adaptation and Manner

1.To act appropriately and be a good role model - Elderly should act appropriately, behave be a good role model for your children, grandchildren, and family members.

2.Be a mentor - advice and encouragement to children, grandchildren, and family members when it is necessary. Elderly are the ones who have gone through problems and many obstacles. Your experiences can be used as a lesson for your child, grandchildren which is valuable and can encourage them. However, bringing up serious or tragic past events is something that should be carefully taken into consideration because it has a serious effect on stress in the elderly.

3.Help with household stuff according to your abilities and your physical condition e.g. such as cleaning the house, cooking, watering the plants, raising grandchildren, doing handicrafts, sewing, etc.

4.Role and status changing acceptance - Elderly must realize that getting older or retirement, it affects your roles and status such as becoming more of recipient than a giver like once you have always been both in your family and society, withdraw from leading society and turn to a follower.

5.Accepting and understanding others - Elders must accept and adapt to be able to live with children, grandchildren and family members happily, listening to others opinions, encouraging and honoring them. This contributes to the relationship build-up between family members with the elderly in a better way.

6.Help yourself as much as you can - Most elderly do not want to bother their children, grandchildren, or caretakers. Therefore, taking care yourself helps to reduction of being burden of others. It is considered to strengthen and maintain relationships.