BUSINESS
Healthier aging
STRESS MANAGEMENT
FOR HEALTHIER AGING A
Jordi Mascio looks ways to manage stress as we grow older…
GING is an inevitable process each individual has to encounter at some point in life. The changes associated with aging begin to occur during early adulthood. This gradual process is characterised by a multitude of changes in the structure and function of the body. The structural decline includes tooth loss and increased thickness of the lens of the eye. Functional decline associated with aging includes a mild decrease in mental function.
36
HOLISTIC THERAPIST 2022
However, this is different from functional and structural decline demonstrated by individuals suffering from health disorders. This article elaborates on what normal and healthy aging looks like, the challenges to stress management in aging, and how individuals can combat these challenges.
The concept of healthy aging According to the World Health Organization (WHO), healthy aging is a
process involving the maintenance and development of functional ability to ensure well-being in advanced age. Functional ability is referred to as the capabilities of individuals to perform their desired tasks. Functional abilities enable an individual to move from one point to another, fulfill their basic needs, maintain or develop relationships, make decisions, grow, learn, and contribute to the wellness of their society.
holistictherapistmagazine.com
