We can never stop or control ageing. However much we try our best our physical condition never permits it. But as said earlier one can always age with grace and dignity. If one wishes to, one can age successfully and happily without much problem. Our main motto should be to accept and understand the reality of aging process. We should realize that it is a part of our life and once we understand this we can age without any discomfort.
Successful Aging Means Different For Different People
The term successful ageing denotes different terms to different people. For some it may mean that they should be financially sound in their old age and live comfortably after retirement. We may not get the best possible care mentally and physically if we do not have enough funds after retirement. After all we need a lot of money for our healthcare as we age.
For some successful aging means aging without losing their beauty and brains and to remain as they were when they were young. The reality is our bodies degenerate with time. And if we have been neglecting our bodies we may end up in serious ailments in our old age.
Some people feel to age successfully when they need to be socially active. Their active part in the society by helping others even at 70 or 80 makes them feel happy. Their feeling of being part of the society itself and taking part in its daily routine keeps them elated.
Good Health And Successful Aging
Despite the fact that the idea of successful aging differs from person to person the common factor should be that they secure themselves for future. It does not necessarily mean financially. One can spend for their health and family so that they need not have problems then. To provide for ones health is very important as one finds it difficult to maintain good health in old age.
Serious ailments in old age are the result of a hectic life during youth. A life full of tension during young age leads to hypertension in old age. Again overweight in old age is disastrous. Regular exercising and workouts and a balanced diet keeps you slim and trim even in old age. And when one is hale and healthy it shows he is ageing positively and successfully.