Are you suffering from anxiety? If you are, you are not alone. According to newsinhealth.com, anxiety disorders affect nearly 1 in 5 American adults each year and generalized anxiety disorder affects nearly 7 million American.
Anxiety is a feeling of worry, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. Senior citizens are highly susceptible to experiencing anxiety as they navigate aging and the concerns that are associated with it.
Anxiety doesn’t always have a specific cause, it can stem from personal situations with health concerns, financial insecurity, past trauma, or even current environmental scenarios.
Here are some ways to assist senior citizen to deal with anxiety:
- Breathing Exercise – Deep breathing is a great way to manage the physiological symptoms of anxiety.
- Mindfulness – A few minutes of mindfulness practice every day can have a major impact on your overall levels of stress and anxiety.
- Physical Activity: Seniors often don’t get enough exercise, but physical activity is one of the best ways to improve your mental health.
- Counseling – Therapy is highly effective for treating anxiety disorders, and people of all ages and backgrounds can benefit from working with a counselor.