Aging, Physical, and Mental Health

This video starts by stating that as one age, their immune system weakens considerably, which makes the aged in society suffer from different diseases. These diseases are known as opportunistic diseases, they can include conditions such as flues, and they can even lead to death if medical attention is not sought (Weil, 2016). The aged should also always eat healthy to boost their immune systems 

The approach this video takes to pass its message across is the best because the viewer is allowed to watch older adults talk about the mental and physical health they face in their old age (Weil, 2016). The state that the old people suffer, as well as the worrying they face, can be very hard on them. However, there are measures they rely on such as staying together to help them cope

This video talks about cognitive aging, which happens as an individual gets older. The American population is aging, and it is essential for society to understand how aging impacts on the cognitive capabilities of a person (Markides, 2015). This video clarifies that anxiety and depression should not be associated with old age. 

Dr. Radha kambhampati talks about the importance of maintaining mental health as one age. He states that mental health is one of the most important pillars that ensure that one lives a healthy life in their old age (Markides, 2015). The fact that he differentiates normal worrying that an aging individual can have and the severe symptoms of mental illness such as lack of sleep, lack of appetite, hallucination, and anxiety make it possible for people caring for the aged to know when their loved ones are suffering from mental illness and they are in need of psychiatric help.  

References

Markides, K. (2015). Aging, stress, and health. New York, NY: Rutledge. Weil, A. (2016). Healthy Aging: A Lifelong Guide to Your Physical and Spiritual Well-Being. New York, NY: Rutledge.