Psychology and health of the elderly

When you enter old age, you will often encounter "twilight psychology", which is characterized by low mood and no interest in many things. To this end, experts in gerontology and medicine at home and abroad suggest that elderly friends should achieve eight "persistences" in understanding and change their lives with a good attitude.

1. Adhere to "learn when you are old". Some old people who have just retired may have the mentality of "taking a rest after retirement", and their lives become lazy, leading to slow action and slow thinking. Persisting in learning is conducive to cultivating a positive and self-disciplined attitude towards life and maintaining physical and mental activity.

2. Insist that "aging does not necessarily lead to Alzheimer's disease". 20 18 "Research on the Burden of Mental Disorders and Utilization of Health Services in China" shows that the prevalence rate of senile dementia among people aged 65 and above in China is 5.56%. In other words, the vast majority of elderly people will not suffer from Alzheimer's disease, and the key is to prevent it. The elderly should avoid mental stimulation such as anger and sadness, adhere to a balanced diet, and increase some brain training to keep their thinking flexible in their later years.

3. Insist on "being old is not necessarily weak". Aging is often not the biggest reason for the weakness of the elderly, but a bad lifestyle is the key. In diet, it is best to have rich and varied ingredients, and do not add too much polysaccharide, oil and salt when cooking; Adhere to exercise, but follow the principle of timely and appropriate; Do not take medicine without authorization to deal with minor problems; You can do housework without others; It is better to read more authoritative health newspapers than to listen to the propaganda of health products.

4. Adhere to "you can accept new things when you are old". Old people who rarely touch new things may be out of tune with their surroundings and have difficulty communicating with their younger generation. Don't be unwilling to accept new things just because you are old. New things can bring a lot of convenience and fun to the life of the elderly, such as using new mobile phone software and shopping online. If you don't understand, you can ask the younger generation for advice and improve family communication.

5. Insist on "the elderly are creative". Old people may not be as quick-witted as young people, but rich experience makes it easier for them to draw inferences. If they can think and act diligently when facing new problems in life, they can often tap their creative potential and gain new experiences and feelings.

6. Insist on "you can enjoy sex in your later years". Healthy sex life is a part of high-quality old-age life. A domestic survey shows that more than 60% of the elderly have sexual desire and ability. Therefore, to be brave in pursuing a happy and healthy life, children had better get rid of prejudice, and widowed elders should not be too obstructive when they express their desire to find a partner in their later years.

7. Insist that "being old does not mean being lonely". After retirement, the absence of children and widowhood are the reasons for the loneliness of the elderly. Old people can't change reality, so it's better to change themselves first. They can enjoy their old age by attending universities for the aged, participating in voluntary activities, making friends on their own initiative and trying to expand their social circle.

8. Insist that "old age is equally meaningful". Some old people, especially those who have achieved something when they were young, are more likely to have a sense of psychological gap of decadence and inaction when they are old. In fact, "the most beautiful thing is the sunset red", the elderly have a heavy life accumulation, and they are respected by society. If they give full play to their special skills, their old age will have its own unique significance and wonderful.

(According to Medical Wednesday, Encyclopedia, etc. )