Have you ever heard this phrase called "BORED TO DEATH"?
We need to focus on the boredom of seniors. Seniors struggle with anxiety, depression and boredom. They feel so lonely as they start ageing and boredom becomes the main reason they fall sick often, they fall into depression and anxiety. Boredom is such a dangerous thing to cope up with. Back in those days of the 80s, the research found out more than 7000 people in the age between 35 to 55 talked about their daily routines and it included boredom. Studies have proved that people with boredom are far more likely to die younger due to conditions of the heart attack and stroke. This says how important mental and physical health is.
WHY IS BOREDOM SO FAMILIAR IN ELDERLY PEOPLE?
A lot of elderly people feel worthless. they think a lot when they are free they keep thinking about some unnecessary things. Keep overthinking which causes depression, anxiety, boredom and also suicide. Suicides have the highest rates now in every ageing people especially men, women have fewer chances of attempting suicide. Retirement is such a thing when we realize that our elderly people would rest and relax and have a good time for themselves but no it turns out to be boring. The loss of daily routine, losing loved ones and thinking of health issues may cause depression and feel alone after the retirement of elderly people.
Let's have a look at 5 ideas that can prevent the elderly from boredom:-
STAYING ACTIVE:
Staying active can enhance physical health and strengthen yourself. Activities such as yoga, aerobic exercises, brisk walking, and simple hand weight lifting. While doing an aerobic activity you need a consultation from a doctor for the types of level and to set up a timing which would help a lot. This is important if you have any sort of health issues such as heart disease or diabetes. Yoga is such a fun activity to strike boredom. Yoga does refresh your mind. Helps you maintain healthy bones. Keep you relaxed and chances are less to fall in depression and overthinking.
STAYING CREATIVE:
Elderly people are creative and know much more creative things than youngsters do. You could choose a hobby or can even do what you used to. Like handmade sewing, painting, planetary, watering plants, doing craft things and whatnot. Doing Such things keeps your mind active and creative and you never know whether you are going to learn new things or discover new things by yourself.
KEEPING UP WITH YOUR SOCIAL LIFE:
The biggest killer of boredom is a social activity. Keeping up with your old friends and loving family, calling them, hanging out with them, and such community connections being friendly to neighbours makes the elderly stay happy and connected. Feel less lonely, fight depression, fight boredom, stop overthinking, and have a relaxing mind.
TRYING NEW THINGS:
To become a member of the charity events, join a library club, or can even join classes which are especially for seniors and try to learn something new and make it a hobby. Stepping out and trying out new things will help out to fight the boredom. Charity events and joining library clubs, reading new books and knowing the stories is such a fun activity which elderly people enjoy.
GARDENING AND LISTENING TO MUSIC:
Gardening on a terrace or balcony is the loving thing to do as a senior, to have a warm morning with nature, spending those evenings with nature and feeling relaxed. Growing indoor plants helps to get fresh air and keep the surrounding safe and keeps us refreshed.
Listening to music calms the mind, helps relieve stress and anxiety and keeps you calm and relaxing. Also, boost up the immune system and improves health.
Boredom can be killed, boredom can turn out to be fun by doing such things that may help you get rid of boredom. Have a healthy lifestyle and enjoy those ageing days without overthinking!
Author: Team 60plus India
Keywords used: Depression, anxiety, boredom, suicide, overthinking, ageing.
Tags: #elderlycare #elderlysupport #elderlylove #elderlylife #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #care #depression #ageing #boredom
