A better life for older adults: Balance and self-care are key words to sustaining good mental health into our senior years
is just as important in one’s senior years as it is at any other stage of life, and older adults can be just as susceptible to mental health difficulties as anyone else. The events of the past two years have highlighted the challenges that we all can face in this regard, irrespective of our age.
Much of the personal development advice one reads these days is dedicated to the idea of designing a life of balance and self-care, in the knowledge that prevention is generally better than cure. In our communities, every day we see how it is possible for seniors to live a full life by taking good care of the physical, emotional, intellectual and social aspects of their lives.
While we believe that the best way to achieve this balance as one gets older is to live in an environment that provides the right support, there are steps that every senior can take to look after their mental health.There are many factors in our current environment which can affect the structure of our days – ranging from lockdowns and self-isolation to less-related factors such as retirement or a move.
Including social connection time as part of one’s routine also has value, as people feel part of a social group and have a sense that they will be missed if they aren’t there. Once again, as people’s life circumstances change, these opportunities may no longer be there. Being part of an active and vibrant senior living community can make a big difference.We know all too well that a healthy body and a healthy mind are connected.
Getting older doesn’t mean that one has to live a diminished life. A well-managed setting with professional care, a holistic focus and a true interest in every individual, will ensure that every person can live the fullest life possible.If our elections coverage helped inform your decision at the polls, cast your vote for an informed public and join our subscriber community. Get access to all our best journalism, subscriber-only newsletters, events and a weekly cryptic crossword.
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