Happy Aging is a New Priority in Today's Healthcare

Nallura Clinic has just officially opened in the Petogogan area, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta (Photo: VOI/Adelia)

JAKARTA - Public views on the aging process are now undergoing significant changes. If in the past many people focused on how to look younger, today the attention has begun to shift to how to keep the body healthy, active, productive, and have good quality of life as you get older.

This concept is known as healthy aging or happy aging, which is an approach that places physical, mental health, and overall well-being as the main priority. It is no longer just about eliminating signs of aging, but maintaining body functions to remain optimal at every stage of life.

According to Dr. Pieter Andreas Lumban Raja, the aging process is a natural thing that cannot be stopped. However, the quality of life during the process can still be maintained through the right health approach.

"In the past we wanted to look young, now in addition to looking young we also want to stay healthy, active, and have good quality of life. Our goal is not to stop the aging process, but to maintain the quality of life so that it remains optimal as we get older," said dr. Pieter Andreas Lumban Raja, General Practitioner, when met at the Nallura Clinic, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta on Tuesday, June 9, 2021.

Many people associate aging only with the appearance of wrinkles on the face. In fact, the aging process occurs in all layers of the body, from the skin, fat, muscle, to bone structure.

The causes are also divided into two main groups. The first is the intrinsic factor or natural aging that occurs due to increasing age. The second is extrinsic factors that come from the environment and lifestyle, such as excessive exposure to the sun, pollution, stress, lack of sleep, and unhealthy diets.

Therefore, a modern approach to maintaining appearance is no longer focused on extreme instant changes, but rather on efforts to improve overall skin and body health.

"Currently, the focus is no longer on pursuing excessive changes, but on how to keep the skin healthy, improve long-term health, and produce a natural and fresh appearance," explained Dr. Pieter.

Every individual has a different aging process. Some are more dominant in experiencing pigmentation problems, skin elasticity loss, body composition changes, or other health complaints. Consulting with medical personnel is an important step before undergoing various actions or treatments.

"No one ages in the same way. Therefore, the approach used must be personal. Before taking action, the patient needs to be consulted first so that the actual needs and conditions can be known so that the results obtained are more optimal," said dr. Pieter.

The personal approach also helps patients get solutions that are in accordance with their respective health conditions, not just following the current trend.

In line with the increasing awareness of the community towards healthy aging, various health services are now beginning to adopt a more holistic approach.

One of them is carried out by Nallura Clinic which has just officially been present in the Petogogan area, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. This clinic carries the Happy Aging concept by integrating wellness, health, aesthetics, dental care, and pain intervention management services in one service ecosystem.

COO of Nallura Clinic, Dini Sagita said that the concept was introduced to answer the needs of modern people who want more comprehensive health services.

"Happy Aging is not just about looking younger, but staying healthy, active, comfortable, confident, and happy at every stage of life. Nallura is present as a lifestyle clinic that integrates wellness, body health, skin care, dental care, and modern medical technology in one professional, safe, and reliable experience," said Dini Sagita.

In addition to general body health, skin health is also an important part of supporting quality of life and self-confidence.

According to dr. Elisabeth Ryan, Sp.DVE, Dermatovenereologist Nallura Clinic, there is no formula that can be applied equally to every individual.

"Every individual cannot be compared. To get healthy and glowing skin, we must look at each condition case by case, understand the underlying causes, and then determine the most appropriate combination of treatments," explained dr. Elisabeth Ryan.

He added that skin health is also closely related to the condition of hair, scalp, hormones, nutrition, and daily lifestyle. Therefore, a thorough evaluation is an important part of determining the right treatment.

Not only the skin, hair can also be an indicator of a person's health condition. Stress factors, hormonal changes, poor diet, to nutrient deficiencies can affect hair health and accelerate various signs of aging.

According to dr. Elisabeth, many people immediately look for certain products when experiencing hair loss, even though the root of the problem is not necessarily the same.

"To deal with hair problems, we must first know the cause. The causes of hair loss can be very diverse, ranging from hormonal factors, genetics, stress, to nutrient deficiencies. Once the cause is known, the most appropriate treatment can be determined," he said.

Experts agree that appearance is not the only measure of quality of life. However, a healthy and well-maintained physical condition can have a positive impact on self-confidence, social relationships, and work productivity.

Therefore, maintaining the health of the body, skin, hair, and overall fitness can be seen as a form of long-term investment for the future.

The concept of happy aging itself is a reminder that true luxury is not just looking young, but having energy, health, and quality of life that remains optimal at every stage of life. With the right approach, the aging process can be lived more healthy, comfortable, and confident.