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ELITE HEALTH |Spending patterns also change afterpeople turn 50, as most mandatory expenses such as home loans and children’s education wind down. Enhanced by a higher income with position and responsibility, they can now spend money on products and facilities that improve their quality of life. When they turn 65, income may be reduced as they no longer work, but disposable income and sound management of wealth in reserve are still sufficient. However, when they turn 75, health issues will be the main challenge to their well-being, therefore they look for products that help improve their lives.Ageing results in some common patterns and generates concerns about46 Elite+health and vitality. The decline in physical function due to ageing is a natural biological process, partly related to lifestyle. Nevertheless there is plenty that an individual can do to slow the effects of ageing. Central strategies involve keeping the body running smoothly and maintaining an active engagement with life. Adding more life to the years ensures that people can take greater pleasure in growing older.Towards healthy ageingA short quote from Associate Professor Dr Panya Kaimuk, president of the Sport Science Society of Thailand, is relevant to the preparationfor ageing: “a healthy and strong body must be active at all times; in contrast, a strong mind must be still and calm; and doing exercise for all bodily systems will help strengthen the fight against ageing”. For the mind in particular, if we are regularly frustrated, agitated and confused by various thoughts, the mind will have less power to control the body, becoming less conscious and losing sharpness in decision-making when encountering problems. When issues arise, our spirits sink as a consequence, resulting in detrimental physical effects on our body. Therefore good preparation for both our physical and mental health must be complementary.A healthy and strong body must be active at all times. Doing exercise for all bodilysystems will help strengthen the fight against ageing