{"id":1399,"date":"2025-04-08T20:13:12","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T20:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ameriglide.com\/blog\/?p=1399"},"modified":"2025-04-08T20:24:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T20:24:14","slug":"understanding-stress-in-the-elderly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameriglide.com\/blog\/understanding-stress-in-the-elderly\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding How Stress Effects Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As we age, physical and cognitive changes may make it more challenging to cope with stress. According to a recent survey by apa.org<\/a>, about 1 in 10 seniors have rated their stress as high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stress in the elderly can stem from a variety of factors, including health issues<\/strong>, financial concerns<\/strong>, the loss of loved ones<\/strong>, or isolation<\/strong>. An accumulation of these stressors can take a heavy toll on the body, causing chronic physical health conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and weakening the immune system which can cause the body to become sick more often. Similarly, too much stress can also cause mental health issues like depression, anxiety and cognitive decline (memory loss, slower thinking).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, let’s discuss. what causes stress? What are the symptoms? What can be done to manage stress in our older age?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Causes Stress?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Common Stressor 1: Health Issues<\/strong>
We become are at higher risk to developing certain diseases like diabetes and arthritis the older we get. This often causes a lot of stress and makes the stress of it hard to manage, especially if you are someone living with multiple health conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Stressor 2: Loneliness and Loss<\/strong>
Whether it\u2019s retirement or losing a loved one, feeling lonely is more common as we age. As we get older, we tend to go through more losses in our life which can make us feel lonely and isolated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Stressor 3: Financial Worries<\/strong>
Almost half of people who are 65 and older<\/a> are worried about making their retirement savings last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Symptoms are Signs of Stress?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Physical Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n