Elderly NG Magazine

22/07/2025

22/07/2025

Our Core Values

22/07/2025

Our Mission and Vision at ENM.

11/07/2025

Genuine happiness can significantly boost old age in a multitude of ways, impacting physical, mental, and social well-being. It's not just about feeling good in the moment, but about cultivating a positive outlook that fosters a healthier, more fulfilling later life.
Here's how genuine happiness can boost old age:
1. Enhanced Physical Health
2. Improved Cardiovascular Health: Happiness has been linked to a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, lower blood pressure, and better heart rates. Positive emotions can act as a protective factor against cardiovascular problems.
3. Stronger Immune System
4. Reduced Aches and Pains
5. Better Sleep Quality: Happy seniors often report better sleep habits, including falling asleep more easily and sleeping for longer periods. Quality sleep is crucial for overall health.
6. Increased Longevity: Studies suggest a positive correlation between happiness and increased longevity.
Healthier Lifestyle Choices
7. Improved Mental and Emotional Well-being
8. Reduced Risk of Depression and Anxiety: Happiness serves as a buffer against stress and negative emotions, significantly lowering the risk of depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues in older adults.
9. Enhanced Cognitive Function: A positive mood can improve cognitive performance, including decision-making skills, memory retention, and overall brain function.
10. Greater Emotional Resilience
11. Stress Reduction
12. Stronger Social Connections
13. Enhanced Social Relationships
14. Reduced Isolation and Loneliness: Social isolation is a significant risk for seniors. Happiness, often fostered through social engagement, combats feelings of loneliness, which can otherwise lead to depression and other health issues.

In essence, genuine happiness creates a positive feedback loop in old age. A happy mindset encourages healthier lifestyle choices, which in turn improves physical health and mental well-being. These improvements contribute to a greater ability to engage socially, further boosting happiness and overall quality of life. Therefore, fostering genuine happiness is not just a pleasant experience, but a vital component of healthy and fulfilling aging.

05/07/2025

*Are You aware of what you truly Inherit?*

Family inheritance goes beyond property and wealth it includes legacies, secrets, values, and unspoken expectations that shape generations.

Join The Elderly Nigeria Magazine as we present another enlightening edition of our powerful conversation series:👇🏽

*Undisclosed Family Inheritance 2.0*

🔸 Facilitator: Mrs. Iyabode Olaitan Ogunyanwo
🔸 Date: Saturday, 12th July 2025
🔸 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Local Nigerian Time)
🔸 Venue: WhatsApp

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain clarity, reflect, and prepare for your own legacy.

05/07/2025

*The Power of Coconut Oil & Brain Health.*

_You need to read this!!!!_ 👇🏽

In the United States, an estimated 5.4 million people have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. This figure is growing rapidly with the ageing population.

*Now let's check the following:👇🏽*
1. *Alzheimer's Disease & Glucose Deficiency:* Alzheimer's disease, affecting millions, is linked to the brain's inability to absorb glucose, its primary nutrient, similar to how diabetes affects the body.
2. *The " Brain Diabetes"* Connection: Dr. Mary Newport's research suggests Alzheimer's is like " *diabetes of the head,"* where insulin imbalance prevents brain cells from getting the glucose they need, leading to cell death.
3. *Ketones* : An Alternative Fuel for the Brain: When glucose is scarce, brain cells can use ketones as an alternative energy source.
4. *Coconut Oil to the Rescue:*
Coconut oil contains triglycerides, which the liver converts into ketones, providing essential nourishment for brain cells.
5. *Remarkable Progress: After incorporating coconut oil into his diet, Dr. Newport's husband showed significant improvements in cognitive, emotional, and physical abilities within weeks.*

It's also great for Parkinson's disease.

Simple Ways to Incorporate Coconut Oil👇🏽

Add 3-4 tablespoons to meals, use it for cooking, or even spread it on bread!

Start Using Coconut Oil.

28/06/2025

Before you drag the Late Iwuanyanwu on his decision to his widow, read this👇

Why A Will Can Restrict A Widow From Remarrying.

Let's me explain something to us.👇🏽

Last year , I had a case in Kaduna where a woman transferred her late husband property to her new lover turned husband and the "Pl***oy" sold the property, went for a smaller girl and left the children of the man with nothing from their late father .

There was nothing we could do except to declare the transaction void but how do you explain that the widow signed and initiated the transaction herself?

Now , her eyes don clear - the butterflies in her stomach have all died, the young widow has long moved into a room and parlor with her kids , struggling all over after the fraud marriage.

So, sometimes Lawyers would draft a conditional Will initiated by the deceased, on their widow for these reasons👇🏽

1. The deceased desires to keep the family assets within the original bloodline

2. We have fear that the new husband might gain control over the property meant for the children

3. Concern about the estate being divided among the step-children because you can't leave them , the woman will start having kids with the new husband and the new husband will insist division terms .

4. Possessiveness and jealousy amongst step children would arise .

5. We also worry about how the children welfare under a step dad would be because the late husband might not tell if the new husband would truly love his kids genuinely.

6. The desire to ensure that the widow focuses on raising her children first , obviously, new marriage brings another obligation on her.

7. The concern that she might not marry within the existing culture of her late husband will make the children lose their family tradition and value since the new husband is now the head of the home . It's possible that she might find love again far from the existing home culture.

8. Sometimes there are further conditions that states that after 18- 21years , the woman can live her life - with the intent that the children would be old enough to defend any greedy intruder in the life of their mother

In most cases , marriage will always revoke the Will ie. If you remarry , you will lose the benefits from your late husband and you should move out to your new home and start afresh .

While some lawyers have argued that the whole remarriage restriction is violating the principles of personal freedom, personal happiness and human rights

But in essence, the widow can have a partner , boyfriend and date privately , in a manner that shows respect to her children and family reputation .

Her love life is not part of the Will because she's a woman with emotional needs but cannot be legally married to another man .

The law automatically recognizes the husband as next of kins to a deceased woman ( worst case scenario if the new husband k.ills her to inherit her property from her late husband ) unless explicitly captured otherwise.

Every 'Clause' in Law has its own problem to solve as such that have been listed above .

The whole essence is to protect her and her kids from sweet tongue scavengers , not to stop her life , entirely.

*Lawyers and road side Lawyers in the house...What's your take on this?*
_*COPIED*_

26/06/2025

Dealing with Back Pain in Old Age
Please read to the end.
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As we gracefully age, our bodies undergo various changes, and for many, one common companion on this journey is back pain. While not an inevitable part of aging, back pain can significantly impact quality of life, making everyday activities a challenge. Understanding why back pain often increases with age, how to manage it, and when to seek professional help is crucial for maintaining independence and comfort in our later years.

Why Does Back Pain Become More Common as We Age?
Several factors contribute to the prevalence of back pain in older adults:
1. Osteoarthritis
2. Osteoporosis
3. Changes in posture
4. Injuries or Surgeries
5. Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
6. Spinal stenosis

When to Seek Medical Attention👇

While some back pain is a normal part of aging, certain symptoms warrant immediate medical attention👇
1. Sudden, severe back pain, especially after a fall or injury.
2. Back pain accompanied by new weakness, numbness, or tingling in the legs or feet.
3. Loss of bladder or bowel control.
4. Unexplained weight loss or fever.
5. Back pain that doesn't improve with rest or worsens at night.

Fortunately, there are many strategies to manage back pain in older adults and improve overall well-being:👇👇

1.Stay Active (Wisely): While rest can be helpful for acute pain, prolonged inactivity can worsen chronic back pain. Gentle, low-impact exercises are key
2. Walking: A fantastic way to stay mobile and strengthen muscles.
3. Swimming or Water Aerobics: The buoyancy of water reduces stress on joints.
4. Gentle Yoga or Tai Chi: Improve flexibility, balance, and core strength.
5. Strength Training
6. Maintain a Healthy Weight
7. Practice Good Posture
8. Heat and Cold Therapy
9. Physical Therapy
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06/06/2025

Happy Eid Mubarak
May this special occasion bring peace to your heart, joy to your home, and countless blessings to you and your loved ones.

E ku Odun, e ku Iyedun.

With warm regards,
Elderly Nigeria Magazine