Taking Care Of Yourself As You Get Older
Hormone therapy is medication that contains hormones. Usually when one discusses hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, it is in relation to women undergoing menopause. For most women, menopause begins between the ages of 45-55, and there are almost a billion menopausal women in the world as of 2016. Menopause simply means that a woman?s ovaries have stopped producing hormones, resulting in the end of her menstrual periods and therefore her ability to bear children. There are many uncomfortable symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes and mood swings, and in order to manage these symptoms, many women turn to hormone replacement therapy. However, this should be done with the consultation of a health care professional, who will consider your symptoms and medical history.
Besides menopause, other symptoms of getting older are visible in one?s physical appearance.
For one thing, it becomes more difficult to lose weight, and one?s skin loses elasticity. While diet and exercise are important factors in maintaining healthy body image, there are many technological and medical advancements that can aid the safe removal of extra fat. Coolsculpting is a non-invasive method, that targets fat cells and applies cooling which kills and flushes the fat cells. The Coolsculpting procedure uses suction and cooling plates in order to freeze the fat cells, destroying about 25 percent of the fat cells within the areas targeted.
Another option, Ultherapy, is also non-invasive that lifts skin on the neck, and around the eyes, as well as the upper chest region. And, you can return to regular daily activities within an hour of receiving Ultherapy. In conjunction with hormone replacement therapy, one or both of these body shaping treatments can help renew your youthful look and provide a boost of confidence. according to a consumer survey by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, three out of five people are bothered by their sagging skin, and nearly 75 percent have considered a cosmetic procedure to change their appearance.
A third medical consideration of growing older has to do with getting home health care. A professional staff member able to attend to your needs in your home is essential to feeling comfortable in your elder life. Support with diet and nutrition, medication management, and assistance with simple chores are all part of the services provided. Together with body shaping treatments and hormone replacement therapy, having home assistance can be a final building block in a thriving and relaxing retirement. As a matter a fact, in a recent survey of retirees, 81 percent cited good health as the most important component of their happiness.
