Are You Vulnerable to Stress?
Stress can have some serious effects upon the health of Dallas seniors, and there a number of factors that can make seniors more vulnerable to stress and its effects. Answer the following questions to determine if your lifestyle and other factors are leaving you vulnerable.
• I eat at least one hot, well-balanced meal every day without fail
• I exercise at least twice a week in an activity suitable to my level of mobility
• I get at least 8 hours of sleep each and every night
• I don’t smoke cigarettes
• I do not drink alcohol, or keep any drinking to less than 5 drinks per week
• I regularly attend social activities with other seniors with whom I have things in common
• I am in touch with family members, and visit regularly
• I speak openly to friends, family or professionals about things that worry me
• I have few financial worries. Even though I have a fixed income, I feel it is adequate enough to pay my bills
• I avoid caffeine or consume no more than 1 or 2 caffeinated drinks, like coffee, everyday
• I take time out of everyday to do something that I enjoy or find relaxing
If you are a senior living in Dallas and you have answered “no” to any of the questions outlined above, you are putting your body at a greater risk for stress and potential health repercussions including cardiovascular problems, gastrointestinal problems, depression and anxiety.
Sources:
3. The American Institute of Stress
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