IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THIRD AGE PERSONS BY PRESERVING FUNCTIONAL ABILITY
Amina Lu?kin*, Almedina Alihodži?, Arzija Pašali?, Elmedina Mrkuli?, Alma Mizdrak, Adnan Papovi?, Faruk Lazovi?
ABSTRACT
Aging and old age are clearly different, while aging is a natural and irreversible physiological process, which progresses at different rates in some people. Functional ability means the ability of an individual to perform all daily activities that ensure adequate quality of life. A healthy, active lifestyle and physical activity are one of the basic preconditions for maintaining the physical and mental health of the elderly. Promotion and education related to the adoption of healthy living habits, such as moderate physical activity of the elderly, are a basic precondition for long-term improvement of the quality of life of the elderly population. With preventive measures, we reduce the rate of falls, and thus reduce health and health-institutional cost of treatment and rehabilitation. Today, on the threshold of the third millennium, aware of constant changes in lifestyle, technology development and informatization, we can say with certainty that physical activity has remained a highly positioned prerequisite for quality and active living, maintaining functional abilities and independence in old age.
Keywords: Aging, old age, functional ability.
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