PROBLEMS OF GERIATRICS AND ITS CARE IN AYURVEDA– A REVIEW

Gupta Amit; Gupta Rakshapal; Joshi Pravin Kumar; Singh Rajesh Kumar; Rout Om Prakash

Volume : VII, Issue : IV, April - 2017

PROBLEMS OF GERIATRICS AND ITS CARE IN AYURVEDA– A REVIEW

Gupta Amit, Gupta Rakshapal, Joshi Pravin Kumar, Singh Rajesh Kumar, Rout Om Prakash

Abstract :

Ageing is a process of physical, psychological and social change in multi–dimensional aspects. The world’s elderly population is increasing. By 2050, one–fifth of the world will be older than 65 years. In India, they will be about 113 million elderly by 2016. Jarachikitsa or Rasayana is a unique therapeutic methodology to delay ageing and to minimize the intensity of problems occurring this degenerative phase of one’s life. Future aging can be reduced before the occurrence of old age. In fact the ideal time for treating the geriatric problems is youth. Adherence to discipline in youth keeps the geriatric problems away. By adopting a healthier lifestyle, the risk of noncommunicable chronic disease can be reduced. This paper deals with the geriatric management as per Ayurved i.e. Rasayana, diet and nutrition, Swasthavritta, Panchakarma, Yoga.