Mental Health + Aging with Dr. Regina Koepp
Mental Health + Aging with Dr. Regina Koepp
Mental Wellness Tips for Older Adults During COVID-19
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Mental Wellness Tips for Older Adults During COVID-19

#002- With social distancing in full effect, older adults are encouraged to maintain their distance from others.  But this can have a major impact on your quality of life.

It's essential that during the COVID-19 pandemic that older adults stay physically safe and mentally well. Research shows that older adults who engage in meaningful and productive activities live longer, experience a better mood, and maintain a sense of purpose in their life.

To promote wellness for older adults, I have created a wellness guide to help older adults stay physically safe and mentally well during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Tune in and learn 10 strategies to help older adults maintain wellness in the midst of the Coronavirus epidemic.

Download your free COVID-19 Wellness Guide for Older Adults here!

Check out the show notes here!

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