Category: Mental Health
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How to Deal with Grief
Everyone experiences grief throughout their lifetimes, but very few people are taught how to deal with grief in a healthy way. Dealing with grief poorly – or not dealing with it at all – can lead to a number of emotional and physical symptoms that can affect your everyday life and cause health problems. Learn…
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Best Tips for Managing the Stress of Caregiving
Although caregiving can be a source of pride and comfort for some, it also brings significant stress. Caregiving stress includes physical, emotional, and often financial burden. Understanding and addressing caregiver stress is important for the health and well-being of both the caregiver and the care recipient.
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Identifying Season Affective Disorder in Older Adults and Treatment
Older adults may be at higher risk for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that happens during the winter months. Additionally, SAD symptoms can be worse for older adults. Learn the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder and what you can do to treat these “winter blues” in those over 50.
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Reduce Anger with a Forgiveness Meditation
This forgiveness meditation will help you with forgiving others, forgiving yourself, and with asking for forgiveness of others. Forgiveness meditation is a great way to reduce guilt, depressed mood, and anger. Regularly practicing meditation promotes better mental health and well-being in seniors.
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12 Best Lessons on Aging from The Golden Bachelor
The Golden Bachelor features Gerry Turner, a 72 years old widow looking for love. The women vying for his love are in their 60s and 70s, most of them mothers and grandmothers. This show has been a hit for all generations because it spotlights the beauty in aging. Here are The Golden Bachelor’s best tips…
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Mindfulness Techniques for Older Adults Managing Holiday Stress
If you are viewing the upcoming holidays with a sense of dread and stress rather than anticipation and excitement, here are a practical few tips for those over 50 to restore the joy of the season.
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Top 5 Mood Boosting Foods for Seniors
There is a strong connection between what we eat and how we feel, especially as we get older. Here are five of the best mood boosting foods to add to your diet to feel happy, energized, and healthy!
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Exploring Creative Outlets for Seniors
Best Creative Outlets for Retirement and Beyond Finding ways to nurture our creativity and promote personal growth becomes essential as we age. Engaging in creative activities can offer a joyful and expressive outlet for exploration and has numerous therapeutic benefits. This article will explore different creative outlets tailored explicitly for seniors, emphasizing the limitless possibilities…
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How Does Exercise Improve Mental Health?
Mental Health Benefits of Exercise for Seniors As we age, it becomes increasingly important to maintain physical health. Staying physically active can reduce your risk of falls, increase strength, and improve mobility. However, exercise also has a profound impact on mental well-being, especially for seniors. Regular exercise can work wonders for the mind, helping to…