Depression is associated with disability. is a common mental disorder. D E P R E S S I O N Dementia is among the most devastating illnesses worldwide, affecting over 48 million people globally. It is expected to STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL AGEING BEING WELL double every 20 years, if there are no effective interventions. SURVEY RESPONDENTS aged 57 to 64, 53% aged 65 to 74, ARE SEXUALLY ACTIVE 73% 26% aged 75 to 85. of US STRATEGIES: WEEK 2 THINK ABOUT WHAT QUALITY OF LIFE, WELLBEING AND HAPPINESS MEAN TO YOU LOOK AFTER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH Exercise is a great stress buster. Your brain needs a good supply of oxygen and nutrients to function well. Regular exercise improves mood and reduces stress. Take a walk! Keep socially engaged through regular interactions with family, friends and your community. Remember, novel experiences are important. Practice relaxation, mindfulness or yoga to manage stress. Life-long learning and education are good for brain health and lower your risk of developing dementia. Adapt your lifestyle to protect your brain. Eating healthier and reducing alcohol intake can boost your mental health. Modifiable risk factors for dementia include: better cardiovascular health; physical, social and mental activity; healthy eating habits; alcohol in moderation; and no smoking. Reflect upon the personal control and autonomy you have in your life. Consider how you might improve your enjoyment of life through the choices you are making. Challenge negative thoughts to see if they are logical. Don't just accept negative thoughts as true. Take the Hello Brain Challenge: http://www.hellobrain.eu/en When you feel unhappy or anxious, talk about it with others. This will help you stay connected and gain some perspective. KEY MESSAGES is fundamental for successful ageing. are as IMPORTANT in older age as at any other time of life. MANAGE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS M E N T A L H E A L T H E M O T I O N A L W E L L - B E I N G COGNITIVE DECLINE is inevitable. NOT Maintaining interpersonal relationships with your, community, family & friends Forget the stigma associated with sex and remember that many older adults enjoy intimate sexual relationships as a normal and healthy part of ageing. Family relationships can be both a source of joy and stress. Family solidarity can be improved when family members choose how they wish to support and engage with one another. Prepare for consultations with health care providers in advance and consider whether a companion might help you understand recommendations. DEPRESSION is a common mental disorder characterized by Disturbed sleep or appetite Feelings of tiredness Poor concentration Globally, an estimated of all ages suffer from depression. affected DEPRESSION Sadness Loss of interest or pleasure Feelings of guilt or low self-worth 350 MILLION PEOPLE MORE WOMEN by than men. are Nearly two-thirds of older adults with depression, in Ireland, have a longstanding illness or disability compared to one-third of people who are depression free.

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL AGEING · Depression is associated with disability. DEPRESSION is a common mental disorder. D E P R E S S I O N Dementia is among the most devastating illnesses

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Depression is associated with disability.

DEPRESSION

is a common mental disorder.

DEP

RESSION

Dementia is among the most devastating illnesses worldwide,affecting over 48 million people globally.

It is expected to

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL AGEING

BEING WELL

double every 20 years, if there are no effective interventions.

SURVEY RESPONDENTSaged 57 to 64,

53% aged 65 to 74, ARE SEXUALLY ACTIVE

73%

26% aged 75 to 85.

of US

STRATEGIES: WEEK 2

THINK ABOUT WHAT QUALITY OF LIFE, WELLBEING AND HAPPINESS MEAN TO YOU

LOOK AFTER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

Exercise is a great stress buster. Your brain needs a good supply of oxygen and nutrients to function well. Regular exercise improves mood and reduces stress. Take a walk!

Keep socially engaged through regular interactions with family, friends and your community. Remember, novel experiences are important.

Practice relaxation, mindfulness or yoga to manage stress.

Life-long learning and education are good for brain health and lower your risk of developing dementia.

Adapt your lifestyle to protect your brain. Eating healthier and reducing alcohol intake can boost your mental health.

Modifiable risk factors for dementia include: better cardiovascular health; physical, social and mental activity; healthy eating habits; alcohol in moderation; and no smoking.

Reflect upon the personal control and autonomy you have in your life. Consider how you might improve your enjoyment of life through the choices you are making.

Challenge negative thoughts to see if they are logical. Don't just accept negative thoughts as true.

Take the Hello Brain Challenge: http://www.hellobrain.eu/en

When you feel unhappy or anxious, talk about it with others. This will help you stay connected and gain some perspective.

KEY MESSAGES

is fundamental for successful ageing.

are as IMPORTANT in older age as at any other time of life.

MANAGE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS

MENTAL HEALTH

EMOTIONAL WELL-

BEIN

COGNITIVE DECLINE is

inevitable.

NOT

Maintaining interpersonal relationships with your,

community, family & friends

Forget the stigma associated with sex and remember that many older adults enjoy intimate sexual relationships as a normal and healthy part of ageing.

Family relationships can be both a source of joy and stress. Family solidarity can be improved when family members choose how they wish to support and engage with one another.

Prepare for consultations with health care providers in advance and consider whether a companion might help you understand recommendations.

DEPRESSION is a common mental disorder characterized by

Disturbed sleep or appetite Feelings of tirednessPoor concentration

Globally, an estimated of all ages suffer from depression.

affected

DEPRESSION

SadnessLoss of interest or pleasure Feelings of guilt or low self-worth

350 MILLION PEOPLE

MORE WOMEN by

than men.

are

Nearly two-thirds of older adults with depression, in Ireland, have a longstanding illness or disability compared to one-third