Below is the “7 Triggers of Mental Decline in Seniors…And How to Diffuse Them Forever!” Sample Chapter.
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Introduction
The discussion of the connection between the mind and body has been the topic of many news’ show, magazine articles and research. Yet, how our mental state impacts the quality of our lives as we age and specifically in our later years is still, from my experience as a Gerontologist, underestimated.
There is a broad range of mental health problems in later life, the details of which are outside the scope of this eBook. However, this eBook should serve to inform people about mental health and dispel some fears people may have around mental health as they age.
This eBook highlights steps that we can take to look after our own mental health, encourages us to look out for the people around us and provides an overview of some common mental health problems in later life. It should also prove to be a useful resource for family members, caregivers and friends. The basic premise is that a good plan, based on solid information, will mitigate many of the fears and insecurities that foster emotional instability as we age.
Of course, mental health problems that are chemical in nature or somehow physiologically induced, can affect each of us at any time in our lives. Many older people who have mental health problems may not be diagnosed or get treatment. The detection and treatment of mental health problems early on can lead to significant improvements in the quality of an older adult’s life.
Things Change…
We experience many changes as we grow older and these can be very stressful, especially if we don’t feel prepared or supported. Some of the more obvious changes are retirement, loss of a spouse, the death of friends, loss in physical function and good health, and the loss of independence (which is a multi-faceted concept). Some of the things that change are gender specific. For example, men often lose their ability to have or maintain an erection. Women experience a loss of physical beauty and girlish sexuality.
Some people adapt well to change and embrace it with a sense of wonderment. Others fear the unknown. Whatever camp in which one resides, change for older adults who may feel vulnerable, weakened by illness and an ever increasing sense of mortality is usually more difficult.
This eBook identifies these triggers and provides practical suggestions to combat their effect on senior mental health.
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