# Genetic Algorithm-Based Optimization of Clustering Algorithms for the Healthy Aging Dataset
## 5 Discussion
### Health-Related Recommendations for All Clusters  
From Section 5.3, it can be observed that across all clusters, most of the patients are retired, and patients' sleep is generally unaffected by pain, medication, or unknown factors. Further, approximately 50% of the patients have disturbed sleep due to bathroom needs, and only a few patients use sleep medication prescriptions. Based on these observations, we feel that general recommendations, such as regular health check-ups, moderate physical activity, regulating fluid intake after sunset, and good sleep hygiene practices, would help in achieving healthy aging. Additional recommendations, cluster-wise, are as follows:  
1. For patients falling in cluster 1, to maintain dental health, regular dental check-ups are advised. Activities promoting mental health such as social engagements and hobbies should be included in regular routines. Even though sleep issues are minor, the patients can be advised to consider lifestyle adjustments like sleep environment improvements and relaxation techniques before bed.
2. Since there are more female patients in cluster 2, gentle exercise and physical therapy programs can be introduced to move patients from fair to good physical health. Gender-specific programs may be developed, tailored to older females, addressing specific health issues like osteoporosis and cardiovascular health. Also, for this cluster of patients, activities promoting mental health, such as social engagements and hobbies, may be included in the regular routine. Advice regarding improving dental health by regular dental check-ups and lifestyle changes to improve sleep quality may be given.  
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\begin{tabular}{c c c c} \hline \hline
\begin{tabular}{c} Balanced male \\ and female \\ \end{tabular} \\ \hline \hline \end{tabular}
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Table 4: Cluster-wise description of features.  
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\begin{tabular}{l c c c c c c} \hline \hline  & \multicolumn{2}{c}{**Cluster 1**} & \multicolumn{2}{c}{**Cluster 2**} & \multicolumn{2}{c}{**Cluster 3**} \\ \cline{2-7}
**Features** & **Mean** & \begin{tabular}{c} **Representative** \\ **Datapoint** \\ \end{tabular} & **Mean** & \
\begin{tabular}{c} **Representative** \\ **Datapoint** \\ \end{tabular} & **Mean** &
\begin{tabular}{c} **Representative** \\ **Datapoint** \\ \end{tabular} \\ \hline Age & 1 & 1 & 2 & 2 & 2 & 2 \\ Physical health & 2 & 2.37 & 3 & 3.01 & 3 & 3.37 \\ Mental health & 2 & 1.61 & 2 & 2.17 & 2 & 2.51 \\ Dental health & 2 & 2.16 & 3 & 3.28 & 4 & 4.25 \\ Employment & 3 & 2.76 & 3 & 2.82 & 3 & 2.86 \\ Stress keep patient from sleeping & 0 & 0.23 & 0 & 0.34 & 0 & 0.24 \\ Medication keeps patients from sleeping & 0 & 0.04 & 0 & 0.06 & 0 & 0.07 \\ Pain keeps patient from sleeping & 0 & 0.17 & 0 & 0.21 & 0 & 0.28 \\ Bathroom needs keeps patient from sleeping & 1 & 0.5 & 1 & 0.52 & 1 & 0.5 \\ Unknown keeps patient from sleeping & 0 & 0.41 & 0 & 0.37 & 0 & 0.42 \\ Trouble sleeping & 3 & 2.46 & 3 & 2.41 & 2 & 2.3 \\ Prescription sleep medication & 3 & 2.85 & 3 & 2.88 & 3 & 2.76 \\ Race & 1 & 1.1 & 4 & 4.1 & 1 & 1.12 \\ Gender & 2 & 1.55 & 2 & 1.61 & 2 & 1.52 \\ \hline \hline \end{tabular}
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Table 3: Cluster means and representative datapoints for all of the features.  
3. Cluster 3 comprises a balance of males and females. Activities such as tailored fitness classes and nutritional guidance to improve physical health should be promoted. To improve dental health, regular dental check-ups and education on oral hygiene is advised. Social interactions, mental health workshops, and mental stimulation activities can help patients in this cluster maintain good mental health.  
We believe that by addressing both the common and specific health needs of these clusters, we can enhance the quality of life for retired patients, ensuring they remain healthy and active as they age.