The 7 Triggers of Mental Health Decline in Seniors...And How To Disarm Them Forever! (eBook)
The connection between mind and body often goes overlooked. This is especially true in connection with a certain generation of older adults who, because of life’s challenges are more susceptible to mental decline, yet are reticent to freely talk about their feelings.
In her eBook, The Seven Triggers of Mental Health Decline In Seniors...and How to Disarm Them Forever! Susan B. Geffen identifies the seven most common triggers of mental decline and goes one step further by offering common sense and easy to adopt solutions. Just like we must take proactive steps to take care of physical health, we need to be proactive about our mental health; understanding what to anticipate and having a plan can save significant heartache. One of the triggers Susan discusses is Relocation Stress Syndrome. Very few people understand the trauma associated with moving a senior from one environment to another. This trauma can lead to severe depression which lowers the immune function and makes older adults more vulnerable to chronic illness and physical decline. There are ways to buffer the impact of moving a senior so as to avoid these complications. Better yet, by educating yourself on the various resources available to consumers, a loved one may be able to age in place and avoid a move altogether. Another trigger is loss of sexuality. Many times this is not a loss at all, but an opportunity to achieve intimacy on one’s own terms and not terms set by the media. Susan dispels many of the myths associated with seniors and their sexual function and provides invaluable insight into alternative ways for seniors to express their right to intimacy. Susan recognizes that there are those who suffer from depression. In fact, the highest suicide rates of any age group occur among persons aged 65 years and older for which undiagnosed and untreated depression is largely responsible. Most people don’t know the how to distinguish between depression and dementia and don’t understand the importance of screening elderly adults for common health issues that can affect mood. Don’t overlook your mental health or that of a loved one’s. Take a step towards wellness and the opportunity to live life to its fullest by reading The Seven Triggers of Mental Health Decline In Seniors...and How to Disarm Them Forever! Also see our "7 Triggers" webinar series to compliment the book.
