Experts say that if older people spend their time with others and exercise daily, they will be healthier and happier. However, many elderly people do not exercise and spend time alone. What are the reasons for this? How can this be resolved?

Some people believe that if senior citizens increase their social interaction and keep themselves physically active they can lead to a healthy and happy life but most of them do not do so.

This

essay will try to identify the reasons behind

this

and offer some possible resolutions for the same. There can be several causes behind

this

trend.

First

, many seniors live alone. Their children have migrated to cities in search of better employment.

Consequently

, they are alone most of the time. While going out and talking to neighbours is still possible, many elderly people choose to stay within the confines of their home.

This

could be due to the nagging aches and pains that afflict everyone as they age. Unfortunately, when they do not move about much, their health deteriorates even

further

. There are

also

some seniors who believe that they have discharged all of their duties and there is nothing more for them to do. They

also

tend to live a life of inactivity and seclusion. There can be some possible solutions to

this

issue. Governments and private organizations should offer jobs to senior citizens.

This

benefits them as well as the organization because they can stay mentally and socially occupied while putting their extensive experience and expertise to good use. Seniors are experienced people. There should be avenues for them to use their knowledge and experience for the benefit of them.

For example

, they can engage in community work.

Also

, the older people should indulge more in the hobbies they find interesting. Gardening

for instance

, can keep a person on his toes and physically fit.

Furthermore

, the older generation people can join local clubs with their peers and friends to reduce loneliness. To conclude, older people lead a sedentary and isolated lifestyle mainly due to age related ailments that restrict their movement. In my opinion

,

Accept space

,

they can solve these problems to a great extent by getting involved in community work and pursuing a hobby.