| The age in which all glamour of youth starts | | | | retain the flexibility to some extent vigorous |
| fading away, the vigor of body is lost and the | | | | exercise (as much as the body can take) is of |
| feeling of loneliness engulfs people is old age; it is | | | | great importance. |
| the duty of every citizen to look after the aged | | | | - The hand eye co-ordination of the senior citizen |
| members of the family. They are the ones to | | | | is maintained through baby toys. If regular |
| look after us when we were children and if we | | | | exercise is done then this co-ordination is |
| stand beside them during their solitary years they | | | | maintained properly. If an expert help is taken |
| will get a little peace of mind. Here are some tips | | | | there will be no problem in future. Try to |
| to look after these people: | | | | encourage regular exercise by asking an expert (a |
| Introducing them to new gadgets: | | | | medical professional such as a physical therapist) |
| - Although a digital camera isn't much of a novelty | | | | for appropriate equipment and movements. If |
| for younger folk, it is an interesting thing for a | | | | walks are appropriate, a stroll on a nice day is a |
| senior citizen. You can take pictures of their | | | | fun and easy way to pass time. |
| favorite items and show them a little slide show. | | | | - For the physically frail people exercise may be |
| It may be extremely interesting for them. You | | | | of great help. Apart from exercise they can also |
| can also ask questions and take notes to begin a | | | | practice gardening. While in the garden with the |
| history and journal and put them all into a | | | | plants and trees around, the senior citizens may |
| scrapbook. You can also teach the senior citizens | | | | feel a sort of togetherness with them which they |
| how to take pictures on their own. | | | | fail to discover in human association. They can get |
| - If the older people are involved into a lot of | | | | rid of their solitude in this way. Gardening is |
| physical activity then the brain shrinkage that | | | | regarded as one of the most important passions |
| happens in old age is reduced to some extent and | | | | of the senior citizens. |
| the brain remains active. Exercises are also | | | | While involving the senior citizens in all the |
| important for keeping the body in perfect order. | | | | activities mentioned above, one can make a new |
| During old age the body muscles tend to become | | | | beginning. They can start a new life and think in a |
| hardened and the flexibility is lost. In order to | | | | different manner about seniority and old age. |