In old age, brain function degeneration and organic brain lesions, coupled with adverse life stimuli, may lead to psychological deterioration or trigger various mental disorders among seniors. Typical manifestations include feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, world-weariness and pessimism, groundless delusions that others talk about or slander them, persistent health anxiety, as well as insomnia and other sleep disturbances.

Health Guidance

1. Cultivate diverse hobbies, keep doing light labor and engage in frequent mental activities to enrich daily life.

2. Take an active part in social interactions and maintain sound interpersonal relationships. Be bold to communicate with others to overcome inferiority and excessive introversion.

3. Maintain mental balance, stable mood and a positive outlook. Face life changes rationally; share worries and troubles with trusted relatives and friends instead of bottling them up.

4. Stick to regular daily schedules. Family members shall communicate and chat with seniors frequently and provide thoughtful care.

5. Attend regular physical examinations and actively prevent and treat all physical illnesses.

6. Take sedatives, hypnotics, anti-anxiety and other psychiatric medicines rationally under professional medical guidance.