STRESS AMONG OLD AGE PEOPLES

STRESS AMONG OLD AGE PEOPLES :
Elder age 85 and older are more vulnerable to stress and depression than other age groups due to increasing stress with age resulting from declining health and dwindling social relationships. Diminish physiological resources with increasing age further contribute to increasing depression . 
It seems obvious that in older age life becomes calmer because of retirement . But studies have shown , that especially older adults suffer from stress symptoms . For example because of volunteer involvement or taking care  of grandchildren or dependent relatives   .

In this article , I will share with you some causes of stresses among old age peoples . I will also share with you the factors that will help you in coping these stresses . 

CAUSES OF STRESS FOR OLD AGE PEOPLES 

What causes stress ? for many the usual culprits are the workplace , family issues , commuting or over scheduled activities . 
But what causes stress for old peoples or seniors who are not working , commuting , over scheduled or involved with family ?

1) LONELINESS/ LOSS OF FRIENDS OR RELATIVES :
Loneliness and grief can be a big factor . As we age, we see friends pass on and family network become smaller .Many children live further from their parents than in previous decades , leaving the old generation more isolate from a readily available support network . The death of a loved ones can dramatically increase the stress on an elderly person .

2) HEALTHCARE COSTS OR PRESSURE TO  PAY BILLS :
After retirement many seniors , rely on social security , pensions , and savings in order to support 
themselves and pay bills .Many finds their resources are not adequate , especially if there is cancer or chronic illness to content with rising health care costs and pressure to pay bills on time can be a major source of stress on the elderly , who may be unable to earn more money as they age . Some seniors can keep a part time job , work as consultant , or create a home based business to keep busy and bring in extra income , but not all able to do so . Even for those who are , financial pressure can still cause a great deal of mental and physical stress that will build up until the bills are paid.

3) LOSS OF MEMORY : 
Not only can the loss of memory cause stress and anxiety , but at the same time can lead to a memory decline . 
In addition loss of memory may contribute to the other  stresses . For instance , forgetting that a bill has already been paid and then paying twice could negatively effect finances and cause additional financial pressure 

4)CHRONIC PAIN OR PHYSICAL DISCOMFORT : 

Physical decline accompanies aging , but this decline can cause stress and anxiety . Loss of eyesight , mobility , dexterity and more can cause seniors to feel an increasing sense of anxiety as activities are set aside . Pain and physical discomfort activate a stress response in our bodies , so continual physical pain can have an overall health and well being as well as cause stress symptoms 

       


































5) RETIREMENT : 
Retirement can sound nice , but when it finally comes around and you suddenly have too much free time on your hands , it can actually be very stressful . Most people like to feel productive and busy , and retirement is often a dramatic change from a full time schedule to no defined schedule all. If  seniors are not prepared for , the stress of change may cause health issues