This is a 24-page illustrated booklet created by Birmingham Healthy Minds to help people aged 65+ manage anxiety. It covers recognizing symptoms, understanding causes, breaking the cycle of anxiety, and techniques to reduce physical symptoms, refute negative thoughts, and tackle avoidance.
The booklet explains anxiety as a common but sometimes problematic emotion. Checklists help identify thoughts, feelings, physical signs, and behavior changes. Examples differentiate normal and unhelpful anxiety. Readers diagram their own anxiety cycle and thought patterns.
Relaxation exercises like deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and distraction aim to calm the body. Worksheets guide reframing anxious thoughts with more realistic perspectives. Setting incremental goals helps overcome avoidance. Further resources and helplines provide additional support.
The warm, positive tone validates anxiety as a normal reaction while providing tools to prevent it from limiting activities. The interactive activities and actionable advice empower readers to regain emotional control.
This comprehensive booklet could benefit any older adult looking to understand anxiety and manage it more effectively. The advice is accessible for those with limited concentration or mild cognitive impairment.
FREE PDF DOWNLOAD OF A SELF-HELP BOOKLET FOR OLDER PEOPLE AFFECTED BY ANXIETY
