Why are older adults more likely to suffer from depression?The doctor Rafi Kevorkian, uses the 5 D to explain this propensity: disability, decline, decrease in quality of life, demand for caregivers and dementia. Separates the disease from depressionIt is more complicated to identify and treat depression in older adults than in younger subjects, due
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It is a natural phenomenon in the life of a human being. Who has not felt anxious at some time in their life? Maybe before an exam at school, a romantic date, a job interview or having a sick loved one. Anxiety, characterized by restlessness, insomnia and muscular tension, is an almost universal phenomenon in
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Currently, active aging and the creation of policies for social participation and health protection for older adults are some of the central issues in the debates on aging. As part of this, different activities have been developed for older people that, far from being a series of exercises specifically for the elderly, are activities already
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What is nutrition and why is it important for the elderly?Nutrition is consuming a healthy and balanced diet so that your body gets the nutrients it needs. Nutrients are substances in the food that our bodies need to function and grow. These include proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and water. Good nutrition is important, regardless
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Depression is a medical condition. It affects your mental and physical health. Anyone can suffer from depression, even older adults. In addition to having the normal symptoms of depression, older adults can: have delusions or hallucinations have memory problems or confusion. Depression is common in adults who are over 65 years of age. However, it
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Group therapy is for many, more effective than individual therapy. And there are experts in psychology who share this idea. Sharing experiences of different people widens the range of social tools to overcome a problem. That we leave you 5 benefits that will convince you of the effectiveness of group therapies. 1. They help
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Sport works on emotions and spirituality, at the same time that it strengthens muscles. This exercise releases stress, reduces insomnia and minimizes negative thoughts.It is recommended that older adults practice it as a sports discipline, with a frequency of one to three times a week, with sessions of 45 to 60 minutes.During all stages of
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