Peter: A Story About Old Age And Health

Peter’s Life

Peter as an individual has lived in Australia for over 60 years and has a wife of 60 years and two children aged 38 and 39 respectively. He came to Australia from Tibet as a boy with his mother, father, sister and brother. However, at the age of 16, he lost his mother to respiratory illness. In addition, her father died of old age in 1980 while her sister died in 1986 of cervical cancer. At the end of 2021, his brother died of old age and weakness. Before retiring, he was a teacher at a local high school and was a very popular member of the community because he was very good at helping neighbors and being active in society. Additionally, he has a diverse group of friends and is often seen hanging out with them while playing cards.

Peter seems healthy for someone his age, but has high blood pressure and diabetes. When asked about his family history related to the same, he said that his parents were unaware due to lack of medical facilities. He had an accident in 2010 that left him with a fractured “patella” and he had to have surgery to fix it. He says that during the winter months, his affected area is a bit sore but doesn’t cause major problems like immobility or pain unbearable pain medication. To control his hypertension, he takes “Olmector -20” daily at around 8 am and takes a diabetes herbal mixture every night before going to bed. It has no major problems other than the mentioned diseases.

The idea of ​​healthy aging and related concepts (e.g., happy aging, effective aging, pleasant aging, good aging, and constructive aging) have changed over time as a result of healthy aging. demographic changes. Healthy aging is the process of achieving and maintaining the ability to engage in activities that bring you joy as you age. The World Health Organization (2022) (WHO) defines health as more than the absence of disease or harm. It doesn’t just include physical and mental health; It is a state of complete physiological, psychological and social well-being. Rudnicka et al., (2020) states that the World Health Organization (WHO) encourages people to consider healthy old age, defined as when people of all ages can live healthy, safe lives and social justice in old age. Health and social services are not the only factor affecting an individual’s health and well-being; many others do the same. The program should involve all sectors that impact health determinants. The life cycle perspective is also examined to explore how a person’s early life experiences influence how they mature throughout life (Marsman et al., 2018). Thus, like Peter’s case, he was a jovial man who had his whole family around at the age of 72. Despite suffering from high blood pressure and diabetes, he did not exceed the dangerous limit and remained under control due to the consumption of drugs and herbs. Regarding the financial situation, he is safe because he was a teacher before retiring. In addition, his social circle is also present because he participates in leisure activities after retirement and he has a positive view of aging. He is also considered one of the most respected members of the community. Along with these aspects, he is also considered to be even better, his knowledge is also good and healthy.

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