Learn how you can take control of your emotional well-being and reduce symptoms of stress and depression with Senior Health Care Hub’s comprehensive guide about the importance of mental health in older adults.
Do you remember the last scenes from the movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, where he is a clearly distressed old man in a child's body? And how happy he is at the beginning of the movie despite having all sorts of age-related ailments? This underlines the cruelty of aging; even if you were to have the same stamina and flexibility as an 11-year-old, the impact aging can have on mental health can't be understated. With that said, depression and anxiety aren't normal parts of aging, although they are very common. So, what can you do to improve your mental health as a senior?
Learn effective strategies to promote emotional well-being and self-care practices in Senior Health Care Hub's latest guide! It also explains how important emotional well-being is for your overall health. To learn more, check out: https://seniorhealthcarehub.com/the-importance-of-mental-health-in-seniors-an-overview/
As life expectancy is steadily rising, with WHO reporting that approximately 16% of the global population will be over 60 by 2030, it's clear that there's a growing need for strategies to promote long-term health and life quality. Senior Health Care Hub's latest guide is based on these insights and aims to address the issues related to older adults' mental health.
According to an article from the National Council of Aging, many preventative measures like vaccines and dental check-ups are encouraged by the healthcare system, while mental health doesn't have the same status. However, the article states that the 25% of older adults considered to be socially isolated have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure, in addition to psychological aspects like increased risk of depression and suicidal thoughts. Exemplifying the gravity of this issue is a study from 2010 that found loneliness increased mortality by 50%, meaning that it has a greater effect than obesity and air pollution.
In Senior Health Care Hub's guide, you can learn how community engagement and social connections can reduce the serious health impact of isolation. By combining meaningful relationships and a sense of group affiliation with physical activities like gardening, yoga, or swimming, you should be able to see improvements in your mood and quality of life.
Further, the guide emphasizes the importance of recognizing early symptoms and taking proactive steps to maintain good mental health. It explains how open conversations and supportive networks can help seniors feel more inclined to discuss their issues. So whether you're an older adult who thinks you might suffer from depression or a concerned caregiver, start by taking the first steps to connect with others and share some of your troubles!
Learn about this and much more in the guide: https://seniorhealthcarehub.com/the-importance-of-mental-health-in-seniors-an-overview/
