In recent years, the socially popular one, two, three, four, five principles to promote the mental health of the elderly, that is, “a center: health-centered; two points: a little dash, a little confused; three forget: forget age, disease, grudges; four old: an old companion, old capital, old nest, old friends; five to: to fall, to playful, to laugh, to jump, to talk “. 1, a center: health as the center of the elderly mind and body is healthy, it will not cause burden to society and family, which itself is to contribute to society and family. A mentally and physically healthy person, his quality of life can be improved, in order to enjoy the pleasure given by life. 2, two points: a little dashing, confused older people should live a more relaxed and tolerant life. The dazzling, natural and generous, relaxed, unrestrained; confused, a great understanding, calm and peaceful, not disturbed by trivial matters. Life is short, life is the first thing, why bother with the boring things in life? 3, three forget: forget age, forget disease, forget grudges elderly people do not always worry about their old age, disease, and do not always recall the past grudges. Birth, old age, illness and death are the natural laws of life, no one can escape this process, so there is no need to worry too much about what is bound to happen. There will inevitably be some storms, ups and downs, grudges and grievances in life’s journey, so there is no need to weigh in on things that have passed. The elderly should relax themselves and live optimistically, which is the most important. 4, four old: a partner, an old nest, a little old bottom, a few old friends (1) a partner: the elderly must have a partner, especially the male elderly. As the saying goes: “full of children, not as good as a halfway couple.” That is to say, the old couple living together is the best, children are better than the couple take care of each other well, even the new combination of old couple is much better than the care of children. The old couple in the spirit of mutual comfort and support, in the life of mutual care and concern, is the other relationship can not be replaced. Communication between the couple’s feelings is very beneficial to health care. (2) have a nest: the elderly must have a home of their own, in order to have a sense of security and freedom. (3) A little bit of old money: the elderly should have some savings for emergencies. A little savings in hand can be taken out in time to solve the urgent needs. (4) have a few old friends: the elderly should have a few old friends, usually chatting together, playing cards, something to help each other, very good for health care. 5, five to: to drop, to jump, to laugh, to play, to chat (chatter) (1) to drop: the elderly should put down the frame, maintain a normal heart, which is particularly important for people with social status. After the elderly retired, do not talk about I am so and so long, I am an old expert, I am an old professor, I am a famous artist, think about how I was how and so on. To put themselves in the position of an ordinary citizen, with a normal heart to look at the problem and deal with things around, the mind will be calm, the mind and body will be healthy. (2) To dance: The elderly should be active regularly, not just referring to dancing. “Life lies in movement”, movement can enhance physical fitness, make the organism energetic, but also can regulate emotions. (3) To laugh: Older people should be full of optimism about life and keep a happy state of mind at all times. Smile in the mirror several times a day, you will have a good mood. (4) to be pretty: the elderly should dress beautifully, make their own image more beautiful, so they will feel much younger, and others will see their renewed youthful vitality. (5) To talk: Older people should always communicate with others about their thoughts and feelings. Closing oneself off and feeling lonely is an important factor that endangers the mental and physical health of the elderly and is one of the causes of depression and dementia in old age. Talking is one of the most economical and beneficial activities for mental and physical health, and is beneficial in preventing depression and dementia.