The Challenges & Opportunities
Although recent years have seen a marked positive shift in terms of mental health awareness and public attitudes toward mental illness, mental health issues in older adults are still all too often overlooked, undiagnosed, or seen as taboo by some people.
And for individuals in this position, deteriorating mental health can have serious consequences on their physical health and general well-being.
Fortunately, lifestyle factors and environment can go a long way toward helping maintain and protect seniors’ mental health and well-being. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or anxiety, the following strategies may help to address or minimize their effects:
Get Regular Exercise. Exercise can have profound benefits on the health and well-being of older adults. In addition to keeping you physically healthy, exercise releases endorphins which are known to boost mood and can even help manage pain. On top of that, exercise can provide a positive distraction from negative thoughts and feelings. SMF Inc. endorses exercise for everyone and will sometimes incorporate simple chair exercises to start our coaching session.
Stay Connected. In terms of mental health, social isolation can be extremely dangerous. Personal friendships, clubs, social outings, and classes are all great ways to develop and maintain meaningful connections with others; thereby staving off the harmful effects of loneliness and isolation. Our goal at SMF Inc. is to provide an interaction that our clients look forward to every time.
Make Time for Fulfilling Activities. Creativity and intellectual stimulation are important for maintaining cognitive function as we age; and can provide a sense of purpose and fulfillment, as well as an opportunity to socialize.
Please reach out to us at SMF so you can Stay Sharp! & Enjoy our Company.
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