Amalaki as a Rasayan in Geriatric Diseases

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (06) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naina Vishwakarma
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Span ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Natural Process ◽  
Healthy Ageing ◽  
Average Life ◽  
Average Life Span ◽  
Medical Facilities

Geriatric problems are arising much and more in the present Era. With the increase in average life-span due to medical facilities it resulted in large number of people with old age Worldwide. To overcome this Ayurved advocates healthy ageing through Rasayan Chikitsa. By proper administration of Rasayan Therapy as a preventive tool one can prevent Jarajanit(Geriatic) vyadhis. Many herbs and techniques which provide solution to ageing and their complications are described in Ayurved. The Herbs with their properties slows down the natural process of aging and help in managing geriatric problem and improving the quality of life. Here   Amalaki an Rasayan Dravya in Geriatric diseases is brought in focus.

Aspetti epidemiologici e demografici dell'invecchiamento della popolazione: Epidemiological and demographic aspects of an ageing population

1998 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-208
Author(s):  
D. Schiavone ◽  
A. D'Amico ◽  
V. Ficarra ◽  
S. Cicuto
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Life Span ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Average Life ◽  
Average Life Span ◽  
Urinary Infections ◽  
Co Morbidity

An ageing population is mainly due to the reduction of births and the increase in life expectation. In Italy the percentage of people aged at least 65 years increased from 11.3% in 1971 to 15.3% in 1991. This increase mostly involved those aged 75 years and over. In the last four decades the average life span has extended by more than 11 years (from 65.5 to 76.9 years). The average life span in women is currently 80.2 years, almost 7 years longer than that of men. As age increases so does the incidence of various urological diseases requiring surgery, such as prostatic diseases (hyperplasia and carcinoma), urological tumours, urinary infections and incontinence. At the same time the probability of associated pathologies increases and consequently the risk of peri-operative complications, thus negatively influencing the prognosis. Surgery is only indicated in the elderly when it may increase life expectancy and/or improve the quality of life. A careful pre-operative evaluation of all the factors that may influence both life expectancy and quality of life is therefore indispensable, with particular reference to the actual disease and co-morbidity.

scholarly journals DIGESTIVE DISORDERS (ANNAVAHA SROTAS VYADHI) IN OLD AGE – ISSUES AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 2993-2998
Author(s):  
Geeta Basantwani ◽  
Rajendra Prasad
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Natural Process ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Minor Ailments ◽  
Digestive Disorders ◽  
Day By Day ◽  
Great Burden

Old age is the result of the natural process of ageing and the time to enjoy life. As at this time, we are almost free from all responsibilities. But it can be enjoyed only when one is free from major ailments otherwise it becomes a great burden on ourselves as well as on others too. Due to increased health awareness, the average age of people is increasing day by day and the advancement in medical science provides great help in this regard. Therefore, peo- ple live longer but the natural process of ageing and exposure to unfavourable things causes a lot of derangements and weakening of bodily systems and organs in old age. So, there is a great need for geriatric health care in day- to-day practice so that we can improve the quality of life of old age. Besides a lot of major health problems of old age like Heart Disease, Hypertension, Diabetics, Joint disorders, Dementia, Strokes, etc; some minor ailments are equally important as they are often the cause of many major ailments e.g., Gastric Upsets, Insomnia, Anxiety, etc. Keywords: Digestive Disorders, Old age, Vriddhaavastha, Annavahasrotasvyadhi, Issues, Solutions, Agni

scholarly journals A Study on Amended Old-Age Welfare Law

1990 ◽  
Vol 5 (0) ◽  
pp. 105-128
Author(s):  
Young-Ki Ahn
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Total Population ◽  
First Century ◽  
Living Standard ◽  
Industrialized Countries ◽  
Average Life ◽  
Average Life Span ◽  
Korean People ◽  
Medical Facilities ◽  
Rapid Industrialization

Owing to rapid industrialization, urbanization and improvement of living standard as well as the development of medical facilities, the average life span of the Korean people recorded 68 years in 1985. It has been lengthened conspicuously and it is expected that it will continue to increase to 72.6 years in the twenty-first century. By the end of 1987, the population of those who were 65 or more was 1,845,000 persons or 4.4% of the total population, but it is expected to increase to 2,972,000 persons or 6.2% of the total population by the decade of 2000s, making it the era of the aged. With no sufficient measures to accommodate such necessities of the forthcoming period of the aged, it brings numerous discrepancies in meeting impending needs for welfare on various social levels. Negligence in preparing for increasing population of the aged has caused complicated social problems in this country, as we had seen in other industrialized countries.

Chronic pain, functionality and quality of life in cancer survivors

2020 ◽  
pp. 204946372097273
Author(s):  
João Poço Gonçalves ◽  
Dalila Veiga ◽  
António Araújo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Neuropathic Pain ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Average Life ◽  
Average Life Span ◽  
Oncological Disease

The increasing number of cancer survivors associated to a longer average life-span after diagnosis of an oncological disease facilitates the observation of deleterious long-term effects of both oncological disease and its treatment. Among these effects, chronic pain emerges as one of the most prevalent and, with its onset, there is a decrease in these patients’ functionality and quality of life. The main focus in oncological disease treatment has been tumour eradication and average life expectancy extension after diagnosis, neglecting these deleterious long-term effects. This study aims at assessing the prevalence and characteristics of chronic pain in cancer survivors as well as pain interference in their quality of life and functionality. The study selected cancer survivors (n = 85) after dismissal from oncology service to assess the presence and characteristics of chronic pain, their health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and pain-related disability through a combination of different questionnaires. Chronic pain prevalence was 23.5%. In total, 85% of patients reported neuropathic pain descriptors and 45% presented diagnostic criteria for neuropathic pain. Of these patients, 45% were followed-up for pain surveillance and 35% underwent analgesic medication. There was a median pain disability index of 20.50 (14.50–35.00) and an average HRQoL of 0.5338 in chronic pain patients and 0.8872 in patients without pain. We found that chronic pain was the main negative predictor of HRQoL and was associated with decreased functionality. This study also concluded that these patients often were not offered the appropriate long-term medical follow-up. These findings highlight a need to raise awareness among health professionals to the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment of pain and its impact on HRQoL and functionality of long-term cancer survivors as well as the need to change clinical practice in order to improve healthcare provided to these patients.

scholarly journals Relationship between Active Aging and Quality of Life in Middle-Aged and Older Koreans: Analysis of the 2013–2018 KNHANES

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 240
Author(s):  
MiJung Eum ◽  
HyungSeon Kim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Active Aging ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Subjective Health Status ◽  
Healthcare Needs ◽  
Unmet Healthcare Needs ◽  
Health Factors

With the increase in the aging population worldwide, social interest in having a vibrant and valuable old age has been increasing with changes in the perspectives on old age. This study aimed to determine the relationship between active aging and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in middle-aged and older Korean using national data. The subjects were 14,117 adults aged ≥55 years. HRQOL was evaluated using the EuroQol–5 Dimension (EQ-5D) questionnaire, and active aging was defined based on the health factors, participation factors, and security factors. The average EQ-5D score was 91.04 ± 0.143. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis sequentially inputting the health, participation, and security factors showed that health factors had the strongest influence on HRQOL (F = 216.656, p < 0.001). In the final model, which included all variables, activity limit (B = −10.477, p < 0.001) and subjective health status (B = −7.282, p < 0.001) were closely related to the HRQOL. In addition, economic activity, income level, home ownership, private health insurance, and unmet healthcare needs were associated with HRQOL. The R2 of the model was 38.2%. To improve the HRQOL of middle-aged and older people, it is necessary to consider active aging factors. Furthermore, follow-up studies using various indicators reflecting active aging should be conducted.

scholarly journals Female aging

2015 ◽  
Vol 61 (6) ◽  
pp. 553-556 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Cristina Esposito Sorpreso ◽  
José Maria Soares Júnior ◽  
Angela Maggio da Fonseca ◽  
Edmund Chada Baracat
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Natural Process ◽  
More Care ◽  
Female Aging ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Harmful Effects

SUMMARY Female aging is a process that involves hypoestrogenism time, the individual impact on each woman, and what we can do as experts to reduce morbidity and provide quality of life. This natural process in the female life cycle has been of concern to women after menopause. Changes in different biophysical and psychosocial aspects, and their individual experiences, have repercussions on the lives of patients seeking specialized and multidisciplinary support to reduce the harmful effects of prolonged hypoestrogenism. Overweight and obesity, inadequate living habits and the presence of multi-morbidities cause damage to the quality of life and impact the functional capacity. Behavioral prescription and hormone therapy are among the treatments given to ease symptoms and reduce morbidity. A better understanding of these factors can help identify groups that require more care after menopause.

Predictors of Quality of Life in Old Age: A Multivariate Study in Chile

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 121-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Soledad Herrera Ponce ◽  
Carmen Barros Lezaeta ◽  
María Beatriz Fernández Lorca
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Multivariate Study
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