Mental Health: The mental health of the elderly has been severely affected during the Corona period. Now their concerns may increase as the cases of corona increase again. In this era of the epidemic, such elderly patients, who did not get corona infection, are also struggling with mental problems.
According to a study by AIIMS, 18.87 percent of elderly patients going to the hospital are showing symptoms of depression, and 22.6% are elderly patients. Dr. Vijay Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Geriatric Medicine, AIIMS (where elderly patients are treated), says that such patients in Corona who came for treatment of other diseases are also showing symptoms of depression and stress. In such a situation, the responsibility of the family also increases to a great extent. Dr. Vijay Kumar says that poor mental health is also affecting his well-being.
Dr. Jawahar Singh told that the elderly should not be put under any circumstances or panic. Spend time with your loved ones. These types of people may have increased tension and trouble murmuring. For patients with stress who are in a normal condition but are taking medication, the problem may re-emerge. If an elderly person is suffering from stress, depression, insomnia or not eating food, then without delay consult a doctor. Provide them medicines on time and keep talking to them.
Do not let the elders panic about any situation. Keep the food nutritious, keep giving medicine on time.
Do not talk negatively in front of elders. Keep the room where you live clean.
Family members spend time with them. Keep family and other relatives living far away from him over the phone, to make him realize that he is not alone.
