One way you can reduce stress is to avoid it or escape the stress if possible. When a stressful event have little or no personal purpose or when there is little likelihood of having a positive outcome of the event, avoidance may be the best choice. It is often simpler and wiser to avoid stress than to endure it. When facing a major stressor, it is wise to eliminate as many smaller stressors as possible so that Energy is available to cope with the Major Problem.
When Stress cannot be avoided, when the person strongly believes he or she can affect the outcome, other methods can be used. Confrontational, Cognitive, and Problem-Solving methods are effective means of dealing with these types of stressful situations.
To use problem solving methods the person must first identify and examine his or her stressors. Once the stressors are identified, the importance to the Elderly Adult can be determined. Only then alternative actions to reduce the stress are Explored.
Examples, (An annoying person riding a train) and live with the consequences Confrontational), (move to another seat on the train (Escape), decrease contact with the stressor (Avoidance), or work to change the person’s attitude toward the annoying person (Emotional Distancing).
Ways to Reduce Stressors in the Elderly:
Concentration Meditation-A variety of activities focusing on breathing, body sensation, may keep the mind from worries and concerns that increase stress.
Movement Meditation-Activities such as yoga, tai chi, walking, or dancing use motions and focused attention to reduce both mental and physical stress.
Prayer and Reflection-Prayers and reflection used with your sacred verses or poems, either alone or in a group can reduce stress.
Message-Focused manipulation on muscles reduces tension, decreases pain, and promotes a bond of caring all of which reduce stress.
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