6 Tips to Support Senior Emotional Well-Being

Our emotional well-being remains a priority throughout our lives, from when we begin dealing with our emotions to the days when they seem to take us over. Caring for your emotional well-being can be challenging, especially as we age. The help we need may seem unavailable, or we may feel a certain way about addressing concerns we’re dealing with. You're not alone if you or an aging loved one is struggling with emotional well-being.

More importantly, you have the power to positively influence emotional well-being, both your own and that of others. Visiting Angels White Plains also offers several resources to help you put your emotional health first for a more well-rounded well-being. Our caregivers and staff take pride in positively impacting the White Plains community we know and love.

Tips to Support Emotional Well-Being for Seniors

Sometimes, all it takes is knowing how to support emotional well-being. Below are several tips to put your emotions first without letting them take over. Keep reading to learn more about integrating emotional well-being into a more extensive health-centered approach.

1. Focus on Gratitude

Many wish for better times, better selves, or more opportunities to do what we want. However, we can better support our emotional health by giving thanks for what we already have and cherish. Take a moment to write down what you’re grateful for, from the people in your life to your experiences.

2. Incorporate Meditation Into Your Routine

The world can pass us by, but sometimes, letting it do so can help us feel more centered and whole. Pause your busy life to spend 10 minutes meditating and letting your mind wander free. Allow yourself to relax and enjoy the moment.

3. Spend Time With Those You Love

One of the surest things that gives us all the best emotional feelings is our families and friends. Schedule time to participate in various activities together, from visiting new places and sharing fun experiences to gathering and partaking in a meal. Express your gratitude for their presence in your life.

4. Volunteer Your Time

Nothing gives us perspective, like giving back to those less fortunate than ourselves. Spend some time contributing to your community this time of year. Choose a cause that fits your values and encourage family and friends to join.

5. Spend Time in Nature

The hustle and bustle of the city and the daily grind can have you feeling more like spent coffee grounds than a robust brew of arabica beans. Take a moment to hike or spend time in a natural setting. Connect with the environment around you that you may often take for granted.

6. Acknowledge and Express Your Feelings

It can be challenging to feel so much as a human, to capture all the emotions and their varying intensities. Pause and notice how you’re feeling. Write down or express in some way what you feel and allow it to move through your body.

How Visiting Angels White Plains Supports Senior Well-Being

The emotional well-being of local White Plains seniors represents only one piece of a larger puzzle targeted at overall health. Below are additional resources you can use to help support the senior in your life:

At Visiting Angels White Plains, the well-being of local seniors is our priority. If you’d like to learn more about how our caregivers and staff contribute daily to White Plains seniors, contact us for a free consultation. We’re happy to help craft a customized care plan that suits your needs and helps your aging loved one safely age in place.