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Make lifestyle changes to beat old age stress, says psychologist
Saturday January 05, 2013 08:42:00 AM,
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Kolkata: With the
elderly population pegged to increase four-fold in the next 40
years, life-style based changes are necessary to combat stress in
old age, according to an eminent psychologist.
"Growing older cannot be prevented... however, some of the effects
of ageing like stress can be slowed down and even prevented by
various activities, including life-style based changes," G.P.
Thakur, president of Indian School Psychology Association, said at
the 100th Indian Science Congress here Friday.
According to Thakur, life-style based changes like creating
personal space, making time for rest and relaxation, getting
enough sleep and anger management are some of the changes the
senior citizens need to make to beat stress.
"Enhancing self-esteem is an important step in old age as it
builds an optimistic attitude, keeps one motivated and opens up
new opportunities and challenges," said Thakur, who is also the
chairman of Manjushree Mental Health Care and Cure Society, Delhi.
According to the expert, the goal should be to maintain function,
vitality and quality of life in old age.
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