One thing we often talk about and overlook is geriatric mental health. Due to many reasons such as unemployment, lack of relationship, sudden impermanence of life, the mind of the elderly is affected more than the younger ones.
How to deal with this? *We can protect ourselves from diseases like Corona by taking preventive measures advised by our government as per the guidance of World Health Organization. Taking the free vaccine provided by the government is the next step.
Security is half mental health.*Man is a social animal. He will even go without food. But non-relationship is not. Staying connected can be very helpful during this pandemic. Children of technological advancements such as cell phones and internet services make it easier.
Talk to your relations at least once a day. The main condition is that it should not be a negative comment.* It is very important for the children who take care of the elderly to patiently deal with the unusual situation such as the epidemic period and their doubts.
*It is better not to take part in negative news or information exchange on social media about infection for a long time. Medical services continue uninterrupted in all government hospitals.
*Tele Consultation, a remote medical service, and the recently launched ‘People Seeking Medicine’ program are useful for people to get essential medical services. We who are lonely can use it.
*104- Free medical advice is provided by contacting the number. In it, preliminary counseling and guidance will be provided for other diseases including suspicions of mental illness.
* If you continue to suffer from depression, fear and insomnia, you can go to the nearest government hospitals and get services. Old age is only due to age and not due to strength. This too will pass after some time.