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Suggest Treatment For Poor Memory In An Elderly Person
Question: I am currently undergoing dental implant placement am also carrying for my elderly Mother that has severe memory deficit . I am responsible for her residence and maintain her care. I have s house of my own that I have had to neglect. I'm just so stressed I would like to know what can be done for my stress and anxiety.
Brief Answer:
Definitely stress management
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Health care magic.
I read your query and understand the burden of responsibilities and consequent stress and anxiety.
I am writing down few of the strategies that will help you in management of stress and proper handling of situation.
1. Diet: Ensure intake of adequate quantity of fiber. Avoid junk food and fast food especially pizza, burgers and excessive sweets
2. Ensure adequate water intake: Recommended intake of water is 2 to 3 liter a day. Insufficient intake of water could be a contributing factor in causation of stress.
3. Early morning Exercise: Brisk walking for 30 minutes at a stretch preferably in garden will be very helpful.
4. Avoid tea/coffee/ nicotine and alcoholic beverages: If at all you want to drink something, drink fresh lime water. It is very much refreshing.
5. Start your day with a glass of Lemon water with 2 spoons of honey added. have a good breakfast.
6. Don't take work so seriously:
The work pressure is high: Call it a day, take a short leave and hit out to picnic spot which you always wanted to go
Spend time with your family and friends and share responsibility with local help groups.
7. While working take frequent regular breaks: Taking regular breaks will not waste the time, but it will definitely increase the productivity, concentration and reasoning.
Close your eyes and rotate the eye balls for couple of minutes
8. Avoid late night socialization
9. Avoid starring for longer time at the computer screen or TV for longer time
10. Steam inhalation before going to sleep will be very refreshing: will also benefit your allergy
11. Meditation and Yoga
Wishing you a very happy and healthy life
I hope this helps you.
Thanks again.
Definitely stress management
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Health care magic.
I read your query and understand the burden of responsibilities and consequent stress and anxiety.
I am writing down few of the strategies that will help you in management of stress and proper handling of situation.
1. Diet: Ensure intake of adequate quantity of fiber. Avoid junk food and fast food especially pizza, burgers and excessive sweets
2. Ensure adequate water intake: Recommended intake of water is 2 to 3 liter a day. Insufficient intake of water could be a contributing factor in causation of stress.
3. Early morning Exercise: Brisk walking for 30 minutes at a stretch preferably in garden will be very helpful.
4. Avoid tea/coffee/ nicotine and alcoholic beverages: If at all you want to drink something, drink fresh lime water. It is very much refreshing.
5. Start your day with a glass of Lemon water with 2 spoons of honey added. have a good breakfast.
6. Don't take work so seriously:
The work pressure is high: Call it a day, take a short leave and hit out to picnic spot which you always wanted to go
Spend time with your family and friends and share responsibility with local help groups.
7. While working take frequent regular breaks: Taking regular breaks will not waste the time, but it will definitely increase the productivity, concentration and reasoning.
Close your eyes and rotate the eye balls for couple of minutes
8. Avoid late night socialization
9. Avoid starring for longer time at the computer screen or TV for longer time
10. Steam inhalation before going to sleep will be very refreshing: will also benefit your allergy
11. Meditation and Yoga
Wishing you a very happy and healthy life
I hope this helps you.
Thanks again.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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