Mental health
Old age is accompanied by various changes that can generate anxiety and uncertainty; hence, the importance of mental health in the elderly because, if this is okay, it will be easier for the person to feel able to face everything that comes with optimism and without generating negative emotions, which make them isolate themselves from the people you love or who develop illnesses such as depression, which can be common at this stage.
Tips to improve the mental health of the elderly
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It helps combat insecurity and low self-esteem that older adults can present, due to the physical changes that occur at this stage of life.
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It allows the older adult to continue having quality relationships with other people.
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It helps the elderly to always have the sensation of feeling good and with vitality to carry out different activities.
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In case of diseases, mental health is essential to achieve recovery and improvement of some symptoms.
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It allows the older adult to feel able to continue making decisions and helps them face normal life situations that can generate stress.
Juan Sebastián Arias Flórez is a doctor graduated from the Industrial University of Santander. He talks to us in the video about the importance of mental health in old age.
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