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My aging mother gets stressed and irritated more easily and I worry this could cause problems over the longer-term for her mental well-being. What can I suggest to help to calm her down?
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My aging mother gets stressed and irritated more easily and I worry this could cause problems over the longer-term for her mental well-being. What can I suggest to help to calm her down?
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<p>It’s not uncommon for age-related issues to lead to feelings of frustration, stress and irritation. If you ever become concerned about your mother’s mental well-being, please be sure to encourage her to see a health professional.</p> <p>For anyone who experiences stress, there are many helpful exercises to assist in increasing a sense of calm and well-being. Here are a few options you may wish to explore:</p> <p><img alt="Displayed is an elder woman meditating in the lotus postion on a bed with soft cushions." src="/sites/default/files/ability411_images/Q00778.jpg" style="float:right; height:214px; width:300px" /><strong>Breathing exercises:</strong> Taking several deep and regulated breaths sends a message to your brain to relax, which in turn sends a message to the body to relax as well. <span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/illnesses-conditions/rehabilitation-and-exercise/stress-management-breathing-exercises-relaxation" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Stress Management: Breathing Exercises for Relaxation</a></span> – on the HealthLinkBC website – describes a step-by-step process of several breathing exercises, such as belly breathing, 4-7-8 breathing and roll breathing.</p> <p><strong>Box breathing:</strong> You may want to explore a method called “box breathing,” a simple, introductory breathing technique designed to make people aware of their breathing patterns and to reinforce a therapeutic practice through mindful, deep breaths. The article <span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/the-benefits-and-steps-of-box-breathing-4159900" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Box Breathing Techniques and Benefits</a></span> – on the VeryWell Mind website – outlines how box breathing works and some of the benefits of the technique.</p> <p><strong>Guided imagery:</strong> Visualization is another exercise designed to alleviate feelings of anxiety and agitation by drawing a person’s focus away from physical or psychological discomforts to concentrate on imagined sounds or sights that are pleasant and reassuring. YouTube offers many <span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=guided+imagery" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">free guided imagery exercises</a></span>.</p> <p>If your mother is comfortable using a smart phone or tablet, she may be interested in exploring guided meditation and breathing apps to help with these exercises. For more information on stress relief techniques see the HelpGuide article on <a href="https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/relaxation-techniques-for-stress-relief.htm" target="_blank">Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief</a>.</p> <p>For Apple devices, here are some direct links to the App store:</p> <ul> <li><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/oak-meditation-breathing/id1210209691" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Oak – Meditation & Breathing</a>,</span> by Courtney Circle, is a free app designed to assist with meditation practices and breathing exercises through an interactive and helpful interface.</li> <li><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/breathe2relax/id425720246?mt=8" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Breathe2Relax</a>,</span> by National Center for Telehealth & Technology, is a free app helps manage stress through breathing exercises.</li> <li><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zen-timer-meditation-timer/id337472899?mt=8" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Insight Timer</a>,</span> by Insight Network Inc., is a meditation app designed to help sleep and anxiety. The app offers guided meditations and courses to manage stress and promote overall well-being. Many meditations and courses in the app are free, but the premium version costs about $80 (CDN) per year.</li> </ul> <p>For Android devices, here are some direct links to the Google Play store:</p> <ul> <li><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.havabee.breathe" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Breathe: relax & focus</a>,</span> by Havabee, has three default breathing exercises and allows you to create your own custom breathing patterns, such as equal breathing, box breathing, and 4-7-8 breathing.</li> <li><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.t2health.breathe2relax&hl=en_CAhttps://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/breathe2relax/id425720246?mt=8" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Breathe2Relax</a>,</span> by National Center for Telehealth & Technology, is a free app helps manage stress through breathing exercises.</li> <li><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spotlightsix.zentimerlite2" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Insight Timer</a>,</span> by Insight Network Inc., is a meditation app designed to help sleep and anxiety. The app offers guided meditations and courses to manage stress and promote overall well-being. Many meditations and courses in the app are free, but the premium version costs about $80 (CDN) per year.</li> </ul>
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<p>It’s not uncommon for age-related issues to lead to feelings of frustration, stress and irritation. If you ever become concerned about your mother’s mental well-being, please be sure to encourage her to see a health professional.</p> <p>For anyone who experiences stress, there are many helpful exercises to assist in increasing a sense of calm and well-being. Here are a few options you may wish to explore:</p> <p><img alt="Displayed is an elder woman meditating in the lotus postion on a bed with soft cushions." src="/sites/default/files/ability411_images/Q00778.jpg" style="float:right; height:214px; width:300px" /><strong>Breathing exercises:</strong> Taking several deep and regulated breaths sends a message to your brain to relax, which in turn sends a message to the body to relax as well. <span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/illnesses-conditions/rehabilitation-and-exercise/stress-management-breathing-exercises-relaxation" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Stress Management: Breathing Exercises for Relaxation</a></span> – on the HealthLinkBC website – describes a step-by-step process of several breathing exercises, such as belly breathing, 4-7-8 breathing and roll breathing.</p> <p><strong>Box breathing:</strong> You may want to explore a method called “box breathing,” a simple, introductory breathing technique designed to make people aware of their breathing patterns and to reinforce a therapeutic practice through mindful, deep breaths. The article <span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/the-benefits-and-steps-of-box-breathing-4159900" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Box Breathing Techniques and Benefits</a></span> – on the VeryWell Mind website – outlines how box breathing works and some of the benefits of the technique.</p> <p><strong>Guided imagery:</strong> Visualization is another exercise designed to alleviate feelings of anxiety and agitation by drawing a person’s focus away from physical or psychological discomforts to concentrate on imagined sounds or sights that are pleasant and reassuring. YouTube offers many <span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=guided+imagery" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">free guided imagery exercises</a></span>.</p> <p>If your mother is comfortable using a smart phone or tablet, she may be interested in exploring guided meditation and breathing apps to help with these exercises. For more information on stress relief techniques see the HelpGuide article on <a href="https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/relaxation-techniques-for-stress-relief.htm" target="_blank">Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief</a>.</p> <p>For Apple devices, here are some direct links to the App store:</p> <ul><li><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/oak-meditation-breathing/id1210209691" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Oak – Meditation & Breathing</a>,</span> by Courtney Circle, is a free app designed to assist with meditation practices and breathing exercises through an interactive and helpful interface.</li> <li><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/breathe2relax/id425720246?mt=8" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Breathe2Relax</a>,</span> by National Center for Telehealth & Technology, is a free app helps manage stress through breathing exercises.</li> <li><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zen-timer-meditation-timer/id337472899?mt=8" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Insight Timer</a>,</span> by Insight Network Inc., is a meditation app designed to help sleep and anxiety. The app offers guided meditations and courses to manage stress and promote overall well-being. Many meditations and courses in the app are free, but the premium version costs about $80 (CDN) per year.</li> </ul><p>For Android devices, here are some direct links to the Google Play store:</p> <ul><li><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.havabee.breathe" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Breathe: relax & focus</a>,</span> by Havabee, has three default breathing exercises and allows you to create your own custom breathing patterns, such as equal breathing, box breathing, and 4-7-8 breathing.</li> <li><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.t2health.breathe2relax&hl=en_CAhttps://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/breathe2relax/id425720246?mt=8" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Breathe2Relax</a>,</span> by National Center for Telehealth & Technology, is a free app helps manage stress through breathing exercises.</li> <li><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spotlightsix.zentimerlite2" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Insight Timer</a>,</span> by Insight Network Inc., is a meditation app designed to help sleep and anxiety. The app offers guided meditations and courses to manage stress and promote overall well-being. Many meditations and courses in the app are free, but the premium version costs about $80 (CDN) per year.</li> </ul>
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