Can Socialization Be The Secret to a Healthy Senior Lifestyle?
The elderly population is often at risk of being isolated. This has been the leading cause of depression amongst the elderly population. Socializing can combat feeling of depression and can allow the feeling of love and value. By spending time with others you avoid isolation as well as contribute to the lives of others. It is an opportunity to keep a healthy outlook on life.
Anxiety In The Elderly
According to Harvard Medical School, anxiety is “one of the most common types of mental illness affecting people ages 60 and older.” Challenges that we all face as we age sometimes become the source of anguish and anxiety. From the decrease in our physical health to our financial stability these can all be contributing to your anxiety. Other common causes include chronic illnesses, trouble sleeping, and side effects from medication, all very common in between the senior community.