Ageing Population, Its Problems, Process and Test

Aging is an accumulation of damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs. The maximum lifespan of a human is about 120 years. Anti-aging care is required for aging population. There are several aging problems of aging population. The aging population may have a week memory, impaired reaction time, poor eye accommodation, skin problems, etc. Supplements of vitamins and minerals have shown to reduce the risk of age-related disease. Anti-aging supplements are available in the market. For aging skin care refer to antiaging skin care treatment.

Aging Test

Are You Young? Are You Biologically Aging? Take the following tests suggested by Dr. Roy Walford in his book,The 120-Year Diet: How to Double Your Vital Years.
Remember, these tests only give a rough idea.

Skin Elasticity Test for Skin Aging
Pinch the skin between your thumb and forefinger on the back of your hand for 5 seconds. Now check how long it takes for the skin to flatten out.	Average rates: 45-50 yrs: 5 s 60 yrs: 10-15 s 70 yrs:35-55 s
Reaction Time Test
Tell a person to hold an 18-inch wooden ruler at the top, large numbers down, suspended centered above your thumb and middle finger. Ask the man to drop the ruler without warning, and you try to catch it. Repeat 3 times.	Average score 20 yrs: 11 in. mark 60 yrs: 6 in. mark i.e. a younger person will catch it quickly.
Eye Visual Accommodation Test
Hold a newspaper in front of your naked eyes. Slowly bring the paper in closer to you, until the regular sized letters start to blur. Measure the distance from your eyes to the paper at this point.	21yrs: within 4 in. 30 yrs: within 5.5 in. 40 yrs: 9 in. 50yrs: 15 in. 60yrs: 39 in.
Static Balance Test
Stand barefoot on a hard and flat surface. Have someone stand close by in case you fall. Close your eyes and lift your dominant foot about 6 inches off of the floor and bend your knee at an angle of 45 degrees. Stay still. How long you are able to do this without moving and opening your eyes.	A younger person: usually 30 s or more An older person: usually a few seconds only.

The above test will show you whether you are biologically aging.

Ageing Population, Ageing Process, Problems & Test

Ageing Test : Problems of Ageing Population

Aging Test

Aging? Are you young? Take the aging test like skin elasticity test, reaction time test, eye visual accommodation test.