I think more money should be spent educating our aging population on ways to improve and maintain their health. If we spend more money on preventive education then older individuals can live longer healthier lives. It also is a way to help older people keep their independence. Daily exercise is an effective tool in combating many aspects of aging.
My independence is extremely important to me and I think many others would agree that when they reach their 70s and beyond that they would like to still be able to live on their own. One of my fears is that I would have to be placed in a nursing home and I do not ever want that to happen. By educating ourselves on how to maintain our health would greatly benefit our wellbeing and possible keep us from having to take an over abundance of prescription medicine. I think when we reach old age we should be able to enjoy it and not have to be bed ridden for the rest of our time here.
Also if there is a need to be in an assisted living facility it should be designed to meet the needs of the elderly but also be a productive, uplifting, peaceful place. For some it might be the last place to call home before they a pass away and it should be as enjoyable and aesthetically pleasing as possible.
"Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter."
- Mark Twain
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