When we cannot stop the clock called 'life' from stopping. Taking care of your mental health is important in every stage of life.

Mental Health consists of mental, emotional and social conditions that affect feelings. That person's thoughts and actions.

People who are mentally healthy. You will have good feelings towards yourself and others. Have mental stability Emotionally mature Be creative in your work Able to adapt to society and the changing environment.

Currently, elderly people aged 60 years and over About 1 in 4 are experiencing mental health problems. The most common problems include Pdepression (Depression), Anxiety (Anxiety) and dementia. (Dementia) which may be caused by physical changes such as vision, movement and social changes such as decreased responsibilities which in turn Unhealthy mental health It can have a negative effect on the body of the elderly as well.

3 Basic ways to strengthen the mental armor of the elderly

Stay Healthy! Create consistent healthy habits

• Get enough sleep 7-9 hours per night
• Eat nutritious food. According to the principles of healthy food 2:1:1
• Drink enough clean water

Stay Active! Move, be active, add fire to your life regularly

• Continuously have physical activities during the day, such as brisk walking, stretching, housework, and exercise such as aerobics, yoga, etc.
• Find activities/hobbies. For relaxation, such as drawing, sewing, gardening, etc.

Stay Social! Be social and keep in touch regularly.

• Interact with family members and friends, talk and exchange stories together
• Look for recreational activities, volunteer activities, or public activities for the community and society.

Currently, the world is rapidly entering an aging society. and is predicted to double in 2030 or may increase to 1 to 6 people in 2050.

Because ofWorld Senior Citizen Day, 21 August We invite you to join in the campaign onMental health One important variable in the equation for holistic health.

Best wishes from BDMS Wellness Clinic

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Reference list

• PAHO. Seniors and Mental Health [Internet]. Washington, D.C.: The Pan American Health Organization; [cited 2023 Jun 20]. Available from: https://www3.paho.org/hq/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9877:seniors-mental-health&Itemid=0&lang=en#gsc.tab=0
• Koma W, True S, Biniek JF, Cubanski J, Orgera K, Garfield R. One in four older adults report anxiety or depression amid the COVID-19 pandemic [Internet]. KFF. 2020 [cited 2023 Jun 15]. Available from: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/one-in-four-older-adults-report-anxiety-or-depression-amid-the-covid-19-pandemic/
• SALMON Health. Senior Mental Health: 6 Ways to Improve Cognition & Emotion as We Age [Internet]. Milford MA: SALMON Health and Retirement; 2020 Dec 14 [cited 2023 Jun 20]. Available from: https://salmonhealth.com/blog/senior-mental-health/
• WHO. Mental health of older adults [Internet]. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2017 Dec 12 [cited 2023 Jun 20]. Available from: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-of-older-adults

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