11 Proven Ways to Reduce Stress
& Build Mental Agility for Seniors
There have been many studies that stress has been linked with a variety of illnesses, including dementia, heart disease, gastric ulcers, type 2 diabetes, and influenza.
As you age, your immune system loses its resilience. Our ability to fight infection, illness, and inflammation decreases as we age. Senior citizens are more susceptible to developing long-term ailments from stress.
Strategies to Manage Stress & Improve Menta Agility in Senior Adults
Mental Exercises:
Your life will be more meaningful and fulfilling if you learn and invest in new skills. You don't have to be old to learn new skills. These are some of the useful skills you can learn:
- Learn a new Language
- Outside or Indoor Gardening
- Balloon tennis
- Cooking different dishes
- Day Trips
- Scrapbooking
- Canvas or Pottery Painting
- Online Tutorials for Watching
- Board Games like Chess & Scrabble
It doesn't matter what you learn, but it should be something that you are passionate about. You can learn at your own pace. Learning a new skill can be a great way to manage stress.
Find Inspirational Material
You should make it a habit to read on a daily basis. You can read as little as an inspirational quote. You might also consider reading full-length books. These books can be fiction or non-fiction. They can also include self-help and autobiography. No matter what genre it is, it should convey a positive message. A book series like Chicken Soup for the Soul has a lot to offer in terms of hope stories, love, courage and hope stories.
Keep a Journal
Keep a journal and write daily. What topics should you write about You can write about anything you like. You can write about your retirement, hobbies, and the things that you are grateful for. Your entries can be shared with others or kept private. Writing down your thoughts is a great way of reducing stress. Writing is similar to reading. Both are brain exercises. Journaling should be done for no less than 15 minutes each day.
Bond With Your Pet
Therapy pets are necessary. Therapy pets exist because it is proven that interaction with animals can relieve stress. Seniors also benefit from companion animals, which can provide many benefits, including mental and physical. Spend more time with your pet if you already own one. It can be spoken to. You don't need to have a cat or dog. Therapy pets can also be small pets such as hamsters or guinea pigs. A pet can help you feel less lonely, especially if it is your only companion.
Exercise
Get outside if you spend most of your time indoors. It can be as simple a walk or a run. Even though it is low-impact, physical activity can help relieve stress. The movement releases endorphins, which stimulate relaxation. Find a partner to help you relieve stress.
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