Amy & Aron's

If you have hit the big five zero then you probably have quite a lot on your mind. You might even be thinking in terms of retirement or moving to a nice bungalow. One of the key considerations that you must not forget about is your health. Once you reach this age, there are new health problems to keep in mind that could impact your quality of life.



Cognitive Decline

Research suggests that cognitive decline is becoming far more common, particularly in a growing aged population. There are hundreds of different varieties of dementia and some do develop quite early on in life. That’s why you need to take steps to keep your mind healthy. There are a few ways to do this. Ideally, you need to treat your mind like a muscle and regularly give it a workout. You can do this by completing puzzles or other active tasks. For instance, now might be a great time to start writing that book that you have been planning for years.

Serious Injuries

It’s important to be aware that your body won’t bounce back as quickly from physical injuries as it did when you were younger. Due to this, you need to make sure that you are taking steps to avoid potential injuries. This is one of the reasons why it can be worth thinking about moving to a bungalow. When you’re younger, it’s easy to climb up the stairs each day. As you get older, there’s more chance that you could trip and hurt your ankle, leg or hip.

Bowel Trouble

You might also find that you notice signs of bowel trouble as you get older. According to experts like Dr. Shakeel Ahmed, there are various bowel issues that become far more likely after 50. This includes the possibility of bowel cancer. It’s important to be aware of the signs of a condition like this. The earlier you spot the signs, the more positive the prognosis will be. One of the first signs of this issue is pain in your bowels or potentially blood in your stool. If the blood is a dark shade, you should consult with a doctor as soon as possible.

Hearing Trouble

Finally, you need to keep a check on your hearing as you age. When you’re young you probably don’t think about your hearing that much and that’s understandable. However, as you get older, it’s far more likely that you develop problems with hearing loss. A lot of people avoid the first signs of hearing loss but this is a mistake. If hearing loss is left untreated it can lead to issues with language comprehension which will then cause more cognitive issues to develop. These days, hearing aids are advanced enough to boost your hearing to how it used to be.

We hope this helps you understand some of the common health issues that you need to be aware of when you’re past middle age. By understanding the problems, you can make sure that they don’t impact your quality of life.