All senior citizens are vulnerable to mental health issues. Memory problems, cognitive decline, and loneliness are the significant reasons behind their disrupted mental health. According to a study, 20% of senior citizens go through mental health issues like anxiety, severe cognitive impairment, and mood disorders like depression or bipolar depression.
These mental health issues can also lead to poor physical health.
The good news behind Geriatric Mental Health issues is that this is a treatable condition. Their condition can be helped by going through therapy, medication, or by making some changes in their lifestyle.
HERE ARE A FEW TIPS WHICH WILL HELP THE ELDERLY IMPROVE THEIR MENTAL HEALTH:
PLAY MIND GAMES
Just like we take care of our physical health by exercising daily, you can take care of your mental health by playing good mind games. By doing so, you will keep your brain active and will also indulge in something interesting.
According to a study, mind games can help you increase your speed of thinking, planning, and decision-making.
GOOD MIND GAMES INCLUDE OF-
READING AND WRITING
Studies have shown that reading can help you reduce stress and will help you sleep well. Not only this, but by learning something new, your brain stays active!
PLAY AN INSTRUMENT
We have seen videos where the person is undergoing surgery while playing guitar. The reason behind this is that while playing an instrument, the brain gets stimulated and becomes active.
Not only this but playing an instrument can also help you improve your memory.
SOLVE PUZZLES
Various puzzles have shown that solving puzzles can reduce memory loss and enhance mental health.
IMPROVE YOUR PHYSICAL HEALTH
Most adults face mental health issues because of their poor physical health-they cannot run or even walk properly as they used to do when they were young!
Taking care of your physical health is vital to ensure good mental health!
To stay fit, you should join yoga and dance classes or go for 30 minutes of brisk walking.
PICK A NEW HOBBY
Engaging yourself in some or other activity after your retirement is important! Everyone has one or the other dream that they wanted to build when they were kids- someone wanted to be a chef, or some wanted to be a musician. Make your wish come true after your retirement.
If you don’t have any such dream, try to build a new hobby- play an instrument, or simply spend time with your wife while she is cooking, or cook your favorite dish together!
This path of age can be beautiful and fun if you take care of your physical and mental health!
