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Late Life Anxiety

Late Life Anxiety - How to prevent?

  1. ​Eating well-balanced diet. Consider including multivitamin supplements.
  2. Limit alcohol and caffeinated drinks such as coffee, teas or sodas
  3. Getting adequate rest/sleep.
  4. Trim a hectic schedule to its most essential items, try to limit activities that you don’t find relaxing.
  5. Keep track of events or things that make you more anxious or less anxious. 
  6. Take time out for yourself everyday. Even a 20 minutes of relaxation can decrease your anxiety level. 
  7. Healthy and active lifestyle. Exercise regularly.
Take a simple screening test for anxiety symptoms on the healthbuddy app senior wellness module (Specialty Care (singhealth.com.sg) and learn some strategies to cope with early symptoms.

Treatment is available for anxiety disorders. The two main form of treatment include medication and talking therapy. So, talk to your doctor about your concerns and seek help.

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