Stress Management Activities for Aging Adults

Stress can increase the risk of hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic issues. In seniors, stress can also increase the risk of age-related issues like dementia. Home Healthcare Services can help seniors manage stress at home through services, like companion care, sitter care, and assistance with daily living activities.

To help seniors manage stress, here are some stress management activities they might enjoy:

• Breathing Exercises
  Focusing on intentional and deep breathing can help senior citizens deal with stressful moments. A simple breathing exercise they can do is inhaling for four seconds, holding their breath for another four seconds, exhaling for four seconds, and lasting holding their breath for another four seconds.
• Spend Time Outdoors and in Nature
  Spending time outside and in nature can be very calming, providing both physiological and psychological benefits. It can be so effective in helping you calm down and relax that the Japanese even have a word for it. They call it shinrin-yoku, which translates to “forest bathing.”
• Socialize with Loved Ones
  Many studies show that socializing with loved ones can help reduce stress and anxiety by promoting positive thinking and a good mood. It also improves self-esteem and confidence.

These are just a few things seniors can do to address stress at home. Services like our Home Care in Duluth, Georgia, can also help seniors promote health and reduce their risk of stress at home.

Dependable Homecare LLC provides reliable home health care services. Call us at 678-900-4557. Our services include Skilled Nursing Services, Live-in Care, and Personal Care in Georgia.