The Key to a Happy and Healthy Life for the Elderly
In order to live a healthy longer life, older people or the elderly also need to feel happy at CERIABET. So, how do you make elderly people healthy and happy? What factors can support or hinder it? See the complete explanation below.
Various ways to make seniors feel healthy and happy
Elderly people have experienced various life changes, including stopping work and retiring, being far away from their children, and even losing loved ones. Not a few elderly people experience health problems so they need help from other people to do things they were previously able to do themselves. To be able to live a healthy and happy life, the elderly must know how to face and accept life’s changes wholeheartedly. Here are some of them.
1. Focus on things that can be done
Decreased movement ability and the impact of degenerative diseases make it impossible for elderly people to live independently. This can make them feel sad and disappointed in themselves. In fact, if their mindset and perspective are more positive, elderly people can actually live healthily and happily.
For example, instead of focusing on things they can no longer do, it would be better if older people focus on things they can still do. Acceptance and the desire to adapt to the changes that occur are the keys to remaining physically and mentally healthy in old age.
2. Establish good relationships with other people
Changing places of residence, stopping work, and even losing someone close to you can make it difficult for seniors to have a social life like before. In fact, communication and close relationships with other people can help the elderly not feel lonely so they can live healthier and happier lives.
If you live with elderly parents, don’t let them become isolated. Introduce your parents to new people so they can build relationships with them. Seniors can invite neighbors, join a community, or take part in volunteer activities that allow them to meet lots of people.
3. Take part in volunteer activities
Even though they have entered old age, elderly people who can still move actively are still allowed to take part in volunteer activities. Apart from meeting lots of new acquaintances, taking part in volunteer activities can make seniors feel needed by other people. One of the factors that makes elderly people happy is feeling useful. This is because there are still other people who need their existence.
