Your holistic mental health will improve your mind-body wellness, as well as provide you with stress relief in retirement. Focusing on your mental health will help you keep your physical form in the best shape.
How do you handle your mental health? According to the World Health Organization, about 14% of adults aged 70 and over battle a mental health disorder.
Porterville is one of the best spots in California to spend your retirement, especially if your focus is on holistic mental health practices. Only minutes away from the Giant Sequoia National Monument, our cozy community is perfect for mind-body wellness.
If you're curious about stress relief in retirement, we're here to help. Read on for a brief guide on how holistic health impacts your whole-person senior care.
Oftentimes, when we visit the doctor or focus on our health, we're only looking at the physical. Make no mistake: your physical health is absolutely vital.
But as many of us have felt, it takes full mind-body wellness to truly feel "well." Only focusing on our physical ailments won't always help with mental, emotional, or even spiritual issues.
According to St. Catherine University, holistic health is a medicinal approach that addresses the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual components of health. Or, stated more clearly, it's a medical approach that looks at us as whole people rather than just bodies.
It can sound complex to think of a health approach that doesn't solely look at the body. What are some non-physical approaches that holistic health uses?
Here are some of the most common and effective approaches to holistic mental health.
How often do you feel lonely in your advanced age? Studies show that most seniors battle feelings of loneliness and isolation.
According to Michigan Medicine, about 1 in 3 older adults experience these feelings of loneliness and isolation. That's 33% of all seniors aged 50 to 80!
These feelings are natural, normal, and often fixable. The most effective holistic approach to addressing loneliness is to promote socialization and self-care.
Here at Sierra Hills, we have plenty of ways to help encourage you to stay social. One of the best ways is by browsing our activity calendar, so you can see what sort of events are coming up!
Beyond this, we also have many amenities focused on socialization. These include:
Still battling loneliness? Our cottages and quarters are all pet-friendly, so you can come ready to rest with your best friend!
Between feelings of isolation and anxiety, it can feel overwhelming to handle your mental health. How do you deal with stress relief in retirement, especially if you're battling physical ailments?
While physical exercise is one of the most often-suggested things, and for good reason, there are still plenty of non-physical ways to keep your stress down and health engaged.
One of the best ways is to engage with creative outlets. Our game room is a great area to spend time painting, writing, drawing, or playing creative games with your fellow residents.
We also have a fully stocked library with your favorite book waiting for you on the shelf. Our cozy sitting areas provide you with a nice, relaxing area to get away from the noise of life and enjoy some quiet.
Another issue for many seniors is feeling unsafe or at risk. Feeling in danger can make it difficult to ever feel relaxed, after all.
Whole-person senior care means we know that there's more than just mental factors at play. Our community is designed with your safety as the first priority.
Our safety rails and wheelchair accessibility make it so you'll never struggle to get around. We also use locked mailboxes so you can feel secure knowing that no one can reach your belongings but you.
There's always more to ask when it comes to our mental health. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding holistic mental health.
The Three-Month Rule is a rule that many holistic medical practitioners use when looking at mind-body wellness. The name relates to the minimum time period that a mental health condition should be present for diagnosis.
The reason for this is that anything shorter than that can often resolve itself. If it's persistent and continuing after three full months, then a practitioner can safely assume it's a condition.
That isn't to say that a condition needs to exist for three months to be "real." Make sure that you have any health conditions checked out if it's concerning you. It's always best to catch something early!
The 3-3-3 rule is a technique that many people use to manage their anxiety, stress, and panic. The rule relates to the tasks you complete - naming three things you see, three sounds you hear, and moving three parts of your body. But why do this?
Doing so forces you to consider your surroundings and your immediate condition. It makes your brain see that you're okay, not in danger, and battle feelings of being overwhelmed. It's also a great way to boost senior mental clarity by keeping your mind sharp and aware.
The worst habit for anxiety is certainly not getting enough sleep or rest. According to Stanford Medicine, people suffering from insomnia are 10 times more likely to have depression. They're also 17 times more likely to have anxiety!
When it comes to emotional well-being for seniors, getting enough rest is paramount. Make sure you're discussing your physical health while focusing on your holistic mental health!
Taking the time to understand holistic mental health is crucial to improving your mind-body wellness. Understanding meditation, destressing techniques, and other ways to provide stress relief in retirement is critical for emotional well-being for seniors.
Here at Sierra Hills, we're experts in providing you with the most stressless environment possible. Our recently renovated community is specially designed around support, comfort, connection, and peace of mind. Call today to schedule a tour to see your new home.