SENIORS is another age group for which rates of severe low mood are on the rise.
This problem can affect one in five older people living in the community, and two in five living in care homes. Changes in brain health or other physical signs of aging may contribute to periods of low mood, but circumstances can be a contributing factor as well.
Older people are less likely to report severe low mood than younger age groups. This may be because they don’t believe or accept their sadness, or they may not realize that their physical symptoms could be attributed to severe low mood rather than to another cause.
Another reason is that many people over 65 still seem to feel there is a stigma attached to depression and anxiety, viewing them as weaknesses or character flaws rather than a genuine health condition. This can mean that they are hesitant or unwilling to discuss how they feel to others and ignore symptoms for a long time, only seeking help when they reach a crisis point.
Physical symptoms are much the same in seniors as in other age groups: lack of interest in activities and life, unexplained tiredness, sleep disturbances, and appetite changes. Unfortunately, severe low mood in seniors goes largely undetected, often attributed simply to poor health, age, or declining brain health. Unexplained physical symptoms, behavioral changes, and memory can play a part in aging as well as severe low mood, so this can confuse matters.
Circumstances seniors face that may contribute to severe low mood include social isolation and loneliness, especially if family are not close by, or they have experienced the death of a spouse or friend. They may experience worry about finances once they have retired from work, or health problems may cause fear of being outside.
Treatments for severe low mood in seniors is much the same as in younger groups. Age does not reduce the effectiveness of treatments. It’s worth noting that lifestyle changes in midlife may be the key to PREVENTING persistent low mood in old age.
Essential Oils can be beneficial for seniors dealing with low mood. These include:
• Wild Orange
• Grapefruit
• Bergamot
• Lemon
• Rose
• Balance
• Elevation
• Citrus Bliss
• Serenity
• Emotional Aromatherapy System
Uplifting to both the mind and the body, WILD ORANGE has a myriad of health benefits. Its energizing and uplifting aroma can dispel feelings of sadness and its high monoterpene content can be stimulating and purifying to the body, helping to cleanse and support the immune system.
PRACTICAL USES
• Use in an all-purpose spray to cleanse and purify surfaces.
• Add a drop to your water every day for a burst of flavor and to promote overall health.*
• Diffuse to uplift mood and energy levels and to freshen the air.
• For an energizing boost, dispense one to two drops in the palm of your hand along with equal parts Peppermint and Frankincense. Rub palms together and inhale deeply from palms, then rub on the back of neck.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
DIFFUSION: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
INTERNAL USE: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
TOPICAL USE: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.
CAUTIONS
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. Avoid sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying product.
SENSATIONAL SENIOR SUPPORT RECIPE
• 5 drops Frankincense Essential Oil
• 6 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil
• 3 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
• 3 drops Siberian Fir Essential Oil
• 4 drops Green Mandarin Essential Oil
Add Essential Oils to a 10ml roller bottle and fill with Fractionated Coconut Oil. Apply 3–4 times daily to uplift mood, calm anxious feelings, and support brain health.
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