At present, the advancement in technology in the field of medicine and public health make human beings healthy and has an increase in life expectancy from the past As a result, the rate of elderly people increases as well. Therefore, there should be preparation before entering the elderly. so that at that age will adjust and live happily both physically and mentally
July 3 at the event ‘Healthcare 2022 The Elderly Universe’ Organized by Matichon Group which is the big health fair of the year Nantavadee Worawasuwat Director of the Division of Mental Health Promotion and Development, Department of Mental Health, has revealed how to prepare before entering the elderly on the topic ‘Happy Pre-Aging Happy, bright, before old age’ with a large number of interested listeners
Director of the Division of Mental Health Promotion and Development revealed that preparation before entering the elderly There must be preparation for physical health, mental health, and financial or economic health. by the Department of Mental Health together with the Ministry of Labor Bank of Thailand And many establishments survey found that working people are stressed from many problems. The Department of Mental Health therefore finds solutions for people to relieve and relieve stress
“Preparing to enter an aging society is very important. because when working until retirement The tasks or positions that have been done will no longer exist. Some people may be too attached to the job position. still have the idea that he still has a position Therefore, before retiring It has to be accepted and adapted to the changes that will occur.” Director of the Division of Mental Health Promotion and Development said
and added that To retire from work Planning for life after retirement is important. Because when planning, it will be able to see ways to live in the future, such as returning to live in the provinces, farming, gardening, etc., including trying to find activities that Make yourself have to leave the house all the time, such as going out to meet friends or playing sports, which these activities will help the elderly to be happy. and felt that he wanted to live on
“When the elderly retire from work Often considers himself unemployed and drowned himself eventually leading to depression Depression in the elderly is caused by abnormal secretion of substances in the brain. and when encountering any problems whatever comes into life Even a small amount can cause anxiety.
“The method of treatment when an elderly person is suffering from depression is receiving treatment. and take medicine will help adjust the brain cells in the body to be better In addition, the family must take care of the patient with love and understanding. And try not to use depressing words. of the patient, such as the word “fight” because the patient will think that he can’t fight no strength to fight which will make the feeling worse More than before, there must be a way to change the word. To make the patient feel comfortable and feel represented For example, asking how you are feeling, are you tired, or if there is anything you can say to your child?”
Director of the Division of Mental Health Promotion and Development said that at present, The suicide rate among the elderly is increasing. which the reason for the increase in suicide caused by the elderly who think that they have a congenital disease can’t last long See yourself as a burden on your family. including looking at the children unwilling to take care of himself until causing the elderly to feel inferior and eventually led to suicide.
“So I would like to leave it to my children if the elderly say that they want to kill themselves. to be careful Take more care and try to talk to encourage the elderly to have self-worth and want to live But if the symptoms do not improve, immediately take the elderly to consult with a doctor. to find ways to continue to treat and care for the elderly.”
