Physical and mental health are equally vital for one’s overall well-being. Mental, social, and physical well-being are important to us at Verve Senior Living. In order to enhance each resident’s overall quality of life, we strive to encourage a healthy lifestyle. Below, we’ll look at the advantages of mindfulness for seniors and provide some tips on how senior citizens may take better care of their mental and emotional well-being.
How can mindfulness benefit mental health, and what does it entail?
Being mindful involves paying attention to the current moment and being conscious of your surroundings and actions. By practicing mindful intent, you may lessen panic or anxiety episodes by increasing your awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and physical body.
You can also encourage healthy living and emotional well-being by setting aside some time to slow down and concentrate on a certain job.
The following are some advantages of mindfulness for seniors:
· Enhanced concentration, memory, and cognitive abilities
· Improved consciousness and general mental wellbeing
· Decreased risk of heart disease, stress, and anxiety
· Improved circulation and digestion
· Better ability to tolerate discomfort
· Possibility of better sleep and happier mood
· A more upbeat attitude on life
Our senior mindfulness exercises list:
The following is a list of activities that seniors may do to enhance their mental well-being and elevate their mood.
Important reminder: Always get medical advice from your doctor or other healthcare experts before beginning any new workout or activity.
Walking
Walking is a great way to enjoy the scenery at one’s own pace and speed. Walking is a great way to get exercise and fresh air, whether you’re power walking to improve your cardio or just strolling through the neighborhood.
Stretching and working out
Stretching, going to the gym, or playing a sport you like are all great ways to relieve stress, improve your mood, and engage in a healthy activity. Exercise may be extremely pleasant when done in a group or with a friend since other people can support you and make it fun.
Gratitude
Life offers too many blessings to not be grateful for, even for the most resilient among us. Being grateful helps you to shift your attention from life’s troubles to its blessings.
You have the option of starting a gratitude jar or to say these things out loud. Put three things each day for which you are grateful on paper and place them in a box or jar. After a while, you’ll have a jar full of things to be thankful for. When things are tough, you may go through the jar and remember all the things you’ve been blessed with throughout the years.
Listening to an audiobook or reading
There are plenty of uplifting and inspirational books and podcasts to read or listen to despite all that is going on in the world. Find a peaceful spot to read or listen while taking a book on a nature walk. Reading new books or rereading old ones may be relaxing and intriguing.
Talking with a therapist or counselor
Talking to a therapist is not a sign of weakness. Counselors are skilled professionals who can listen to you and assist you in resolving some of your anxious sensations and thoughts. Counseling or therapy can be helpful for people dealing with anxiety, sadness, loneliness, or other mental health problems. It can also help you deal with these emotions in a healthy way.
At Verve Senior Retirement Residences, we go above and beyond to make sure that each and every one of our residents is taken care of. We value mental health greatly and will stop at nothing to ensure that your loved one has the finest possible treatment and quality of life.
