Helping Older Adults Deal With Trauma

Studies conducted in the US have found that the lifetime prevalence of full Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) ranges from 2.8% to 4.5% in older adults, and an additional 5.5% have partial or subsyndromal PTSD1.

Our home care services in Massachusetts are keen on delving into the ideal treatment for our patients because overlooking existing trauma among senior patients increases the risks of cardiovascular diseases and other medical conditions.

Here are ways for senior patients to deal with their traumas:

• Create a strong support system.
  When you reach your retirement years, it’s rather normal to have burned bridges or have a smaller circle of friends. Still, you must work on keeping meaningful relationships and leaning on them for support. Part of our elder care program is providing a companion that would listen to our patients in order for them to unload their emotional burden.
• Practice mindfulness.
  One method that focuses on self-control, calmness, objectivity, self-control, and emotional intelligence is the art of mindfulness. It helps reduce one’s anxiety and to stay grounded in the present. Having mental clarity helps a person from getting crushed with overwhelming feelings. Some activities that our home health care in Springfield, Massachusetts, proposes are reading, meditating, walking meditation, and listing out what to be thankful for the day or what is otherwise called the gratitude list.

For inquiries, contact us here at Healthpoint Homecare Services LLC.