Defining Old Age and Aging

Ralph Waldo Emerson argued, "It is time to accept the sail by taking the year." But, in fact, what it means is old. Does this mean wrinkle, weakness and temper? Or does it mean happiness, success, and satisfaction? There is no doubt that today's culture has formed many stereotypes and classifications in old age. In this article, I will discuss many topics on how to define elderly people. First, I will explain how elderly people feel in my culture and family.

In old age, "Later years; living in adolescence and middle age ... usually related to depression" is included. Since the age at which age begins depends on the context, it can not be universally defined. The United Nations agrees that the age above 65 years of age can usually be represented as an old man. This is the first international attempt to define an old man. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) sets it as the beginning of the elderly at the age of 55. At the same time, the World Health Organization (WHO) is aware that developing countries often define that they defend new roles rather than age, often lose their previous role or do not make positive contributions to society .

Because it does not have the same meaning in every society, the line between the middle age and the old age can not be defined precisely. People can be regarded as elderly due to changes in activities and social roles. For example, people may be considered old when they became grandparents, or when they started less or different work (retirement). Traditionally, 60 years old is often seen as the beginning of old age. Most developed countries accept the actual 65-year-old as the definition of "elderly" or "elderly"

The middle age is older than adolescence, but before the start of the old age. Various attempts have been made to define this age which is about three-thirds of the average life expectancy. In the US census, middle-aged and elderly people are ranked as 35 to 54 years old, but development psychologist Erik Erikson believes that middle-aged adults range from 40 to 65 years old. Middle-aged people often show signs of aging such as loss of skin elasticity and gray hair. The health condition usually declines, body fat accumulates 5 to 10 kg (10 to 20 pounds), aerobic exercise decreases, maximum heart rate decreases. Through middle age, strength and flexibility will also decline. However, because age differs depending on age, there is a possibility that there is a big difference between people of the same age.