Healthy aging is about promoting physical, mental and social well-being to enable people to live long, healthy and fulfilling lives.
Experts said that the government is addressing the issue through laudable initiatives, but major problems have emerged in the healthcare of the elderly over the years.
“Supporting environments and policies to enable older people to maintain their independence, stay active, and participate fully in their communities throughout life,” said Anil Rajput, Chairperson of the Associam National Council on CSR. need.” of the Industry Chamber, during a panel discussion here.
Globally, aging is one of the most important societal challenges of the 21st century.
In India, where the elderly population is expected to triple in the next two and a half decades and healthcare is still a relatively new sector and mainly confined to cities, “I believe there is a need to empower the elderly. Active and sustained participation from the corporate sector, civil society and government,” said Rajput.
According to Padma Shri Prof. (Dr.) Subhash Manchanda, Cardiologist, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, yoga has the potential to control common diseases in the elderly such as heart disease, high BP, diabetes and joint problems.
“Scientific studies show that yoga can delay brain damage and even be anti-aging. Hence, it is suggested that yoga is an excellent technique for healthy and graceful aging. ,” he suggested.
Prof. Vinod Kumar, Senior Consultant in Medicine and former Head of Geriatric Clinic, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, A man’s dream of graceful healthy old age and happy old age without addiction is balanced diet, physical exercise, good sleep, peace and tranquility. can be obtained through By engaging in active mental, social and spiritual engagement along with rest.