Senior living is not all doom and gloom. Part of the work of any skilled nursing services provider is to recognize and remind their patients of the positives in life as they grow older. With old age comes wisdom, but there is also the small issue of the body getting better, at least in some of these places.
The skin
According to dermatologists, as one grows older, there might be advantages to the skin producing less oil. Yes it becomes more sensitive and easily bruised, but for those that have been suffering with acne since their teenage years, this is a blessing in disguise. Of course the wrinkles and sagging will still happen, so it is important to keep protecting the skin from the dangers of UV radiation with a good sun screen all year round.
The brain
Most people worry that the power of their brain decreases with age, but this is not necessarily the truth. It turns out cognitive ability peaks at different times in different people. Your ability to remember names and process information might just be getting better with age. What is more certain, though, is that older adults are more adept at reading the emotional states of other people, an important skill for those learning how to react in sticky situations. Typically, the body’s ability to process information peaks for many people in their twenties and declines as they move towards their forties. This decline can be stopped with some effort. Engage in puzzles, read every day and keep learning new things and skills.
Self-confidence
As you age, your knowledge of the world around you and yourself continues growing. The different experiences all throughout your life will contribute to a stronger sense of self-identity. You know who you are and what you are about, and are a lot more confident than you were when you were younger. Self-confidence dips at one time or the other for everyone and it helps to always have positive thoughts instead of negative ones.
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