As adults and seniors begin to move into their 70s and 80s, there are many ways to cope with the aging process. One of the of the most helpful ways every senior should try is meditation. As a natural and effective way to relieve stress and keep relaxed, meditation can be very helpful for older adults. There are many advantages and benefits of meditation:
Pause Worry
Meditation, also known as mindfulness, can overcome some of the many challenges of aging. What one of the biggest challenges aging seniors will go through is “mindful aging.” Many older adults are in constant worry about if they will run out of money, who will take care of them in their old age if their spouse passes before them and other serious matters that can cause a lot of stress. Meditation can ease this worry and give them a mental break they need. By meditating, they are putting a pause on their worry and will better accept the new challenges they’re facing.
Letting Go of the Past
Many seniors who often practice meditation will find themselves letting go of the past and focusing on their present. They will also not focus so much on their fears of their future. While meditating, their keeping their focus on that moment and knowing that they’re okay in the moment. It calms them down enough to let go of the fears of the future or past regrets and leaves them feeling a wave of relief. Staying in touch with themselves in the quiet and stillness of meditation helps them cope and keeps them relaxed enough to not focus on anything other than the now.
Coping with Medical Crises
Aging can lead to multiple and significant health crises that will often keep seniors in a rut. Hospital stays, serious illness or injuries can make anyone lose faith or leave them feeling depressed. Meditation has been proven to improve mental and physical health in older adults. Many seniors have found comfort in meditation and have helped them through countless health crises. By focusing on their present moment and breathing, it has helped them when in the ER or post-surgery.
It’s easy for older adults to get caught up and stress over the challenges of aging. By staying mindful and using meditation to cope, they’re letting go of stress and welcoming relaxation. Meditation can help older adults with the many of the struggles of aging and keep them smiling through it all.
About The Author
John Kaweske is an Entrepreneur and Biodiesel Expert in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is the President of Bio Clean Energy, S.A., a biodiesel holding company with diversified assets in the clean energy sector in Sao Paulo, Brazil. While building Bio Clean Energy in 2004, John found himself with a lot of extra time, which ultimately led to him discovering meditation. Today, John Kaweske practices daily meditation, and manages a monthly blog outlining the latest in meditation and mindfulness.