Steps seniors can take to protect mental health
The article discusses rising senior mental health issues post pandemic and outlines practical steps. It cites PAHO on one in four older adults with a mental disorder, notes isolation as common, and highlights socializing, professional help, telehealth, retirement meaning, and volunteering as protective strategies.
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Pan American Health Organization
PAHO
Roundstone Insurance
HelpGuide. Org
Mayo Clinic
Overcoming Senior Motive Hurdles to Regular Exercise
Seniors can beat motivation gaps with gym memberships offering senior rates and classes, social workouts with friends or family, progress tracking with rewards, flexible routines adapting to limits, and nature walks when weather or mobility challenges arise.
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National Institute On Aging
NSA
Energy Boosting Foods For Seniors
The article notes seniors can lift energy by diet choices. It highlights whole grains lean proteins nuts fruits and vegetables as natural energy boosters and suggests practical swaps like white to whole grain breads and rices.
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Webmd
Discovery
Injury recovery tips for seniors
Seniors face slower healing after injuries due to diabetes reduced skin elasticity and aging inflammatory response. Regular light activity and strength training, a positive mindset, proper diet, and professional guidance can speed recovery and reduce recurrence risks.
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Caring
Pioneer Trace Healthcare
Caring for a Cognitively Impaired Loved One Dilemma
The piece offers caregiver guidance on handling dementia related changes. It urges taking time for self care, reevaluating priorities, embracing flexible routines, and accepting relationship changes. It emphasizes pacing tasks and seeking acceptance to reduce stress. For support, contact 330-703-7488 or email jsnowbyrd msn com.
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