{"id":2922,"date":"2021-10-26T13:03:49","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T13:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samvednacare.com\/blog\/?p=2922"},"modified":"2026-01-23T13:24:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T13:24:38","slug":"mental-health-in-seniors-how-to-improve-cognition-and-emotional-wellbeing-as-we-get-older","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samvednacare.com\/blog\/mental-health-in-seniors-how-to-improve-cognition-and-emotional-wellbeing-as-we-get-older\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental health in seniors: How to improve cognition and emotional well-being as we get older?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In today\u2019s time with mounting stress<\/a><\/strong> in our daily lives, many of you might be concerned regarding your mental health. As far as physical well-being goes, one can take measures through medications and physical exercises<\/strong> but what about mental health? As we get older sometimes there may be a decline in judgment <\/strong>and ability to reason and there is confusion. We all may have once seen this in the elder members of our families.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

According to a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) <\/strong>study of mental health in older adults aged 55+, it is estimated that 20% of senior citizens experience some type of mental health concern<\/a>. The most common conditions include anxiety, severe cognitive impairment, and mood disorders, such as depression or bipolar depression.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once aging <\/strong>sets in, many of our cognitive abilities slowly start declining. These include impairments to short-term working memory, processing speed, retrieval of memories\/information, fluctuating attention span, and problem-solving abilities. A subtle and gradual decline of cognitive senses is a normal sign during aging, however, a sharp fall might be a sign of dementia which is not a part of healthy aging. Specific measures to keep oneself socially, mentally, and physically active in addition to adopting the right dietary changes can slow down cognitive decline in elderly individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Measures we can take to improve the mental health: Cognition and emotions in seniors-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Mind stimulation activity<\/strong>: Our body needs physical activity so that it doesn\u2019t weaken, similarly, our mind too needs mental activity to maintain its health <\/a><\/strong>and not go through a sharp cognitive decline. It is said that brain activity stimulating games can help sharpen certain skills such as processing speed, planning skills, reaction time, decision making, and short-term memory.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Some of the activities that can keep your mind involved in an activity are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n