How to overcome psychological problems in old age

  When people reach old age, their psychology also changes. If you don’t understand their psychological changes, sometimes you may think they are ridiculous or unbelievable. In fact, there are basically several psychological states of the elderly: insecurity: they will worry all day long: what if I have no income? What if I get sick in the future? What if I cause trouble for the children? At this time, the children should always tell their parents: “Don’t worry, we will take care of you no matter what, don’t worry.” To relieve their worries.  No self-confidence: always worry that their children will dislike them. When people are old, deaf and blind, have lost their teeth, their legs and feet are not working well, and their brains are not working well, they will feel that they are useless and a burden. I remember my grandmother, who was deaf in her later years, but whenever we talked to her, she always pretended to hear. Once I asked her, “Grandma, you obviously didn’t hear us, why did you say yes?” Grandma said, “Oh, I am afraid that you will find it too much effort to talk to me, so you will annoy me and ignore me.” I still remember that whenever I visited her, she would bring us all kinds of delicious food, and she would always add one more sentence: “I’ve washed them all, they’re clean, don’t mind my old lady’s dirt!” My grandmother has passed away, and I still feel sad when I think of this.  So, please give as much encouragement and praise to the elderly as you can, and ask them for more advice when you encounter something, such as saying to them, “Mom, you have to live well for us, what can we do without you?” or “Hey, ginger is still hot, Dad, I really can’t not listen to you, you have to give me more advice in the future. Give me more advice in the future.” Next, increase physical contact with the elderly: give them a back rub, shoulder rub, hug them and kiss them. Please believe: such hugs and kisses will definitely bring great happiness and pleasure to the elderly.  Often feel lonely and desolate. Children should spend more time visiting and accompanying their parents, chatting with them, cooking and eating together, as the song goes: “…… parents don’t want their children to make much contribution to the family, it’s not easy to have a reunion… …”.