Majority of the problems we face in life stem from lack of planning. Currently, I am doing a project on HOW TO OVERCOME PROBLEMS OF OLD AGE. As a Chaplain and Coordinator of programmes for Anglican Diocese of Asaba Elderly Care Ministry in the past 4 years, I have come across some many elderly people. Majority of them are suffering just because they failed to plan towards their old age. This is one thing I have discovered that they failed to plan towards their old age. Not many a people plan towards the period they will be old. They usually feel that things will remain the same. This is a very wrong orientation.
Majority of the ailments and sickness associated with old age mistakes from the lifestyles. Some of these problems are Diabetes, Hypertension, liver problem, Cardiac arrest/Heart failure, kidney failure, etc. Except on spiritual matters, some these sicknesses could be avoided or the risk reduced if we live a moderate lifestyle. At a certain age, it is expected that you will moderate what you eat. Recently, I read an article that at birth, there is no bacteria in our bodies but as adults, we have millions of them, These shows that they come into us through what we eat.
If really you love life and want to live well, you have to plan towards your old age because by then your children would have grown and leave your house. You will need someone to live with you. Your income will not come in as it used to (except for those who have planned something) because you are now a pensioner. Therefore, do something now before you will begin to cry at your old age.
I wish you all a very long life to experience old age in Jesus name.
Happy weekend!
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