As the days get shorter, many struggle with maintaining an optimistic outlook. NYC nursing home, Gold Crest Care Center, shares some tips on how to beat the winter blues!
NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The winter season officially starts in just a few days. This time of year, while beautiful, also poses its challenges. As the weather gets colder, the days get shorter. These shorter days can really take a toll on your mental energy and positive attitude. Seasonal Affect Disorder, or SAD, affects millions of people every winter. Luckily, there are ways to combat these feelings and remain a happy individual during the upcoming months.
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Bronx nursing home, Gold Crest Care Center, features a holistic approach in tending to the well-being of its residents. The physical well-being, as well as mental well-being of all staying at the facility is tended to and monitored closely. That being said, the group has conjured up a few tips to help readers stay positive throughout the winter months.
Here are three things you can do to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder this season:
- Pick up a hobby – Help pass the time this winter with a fun new hobby. This will work your brain as well as provide a sense of purpose during these short days. Consider picking up reading. Diving in to a book and not being able to put it down is an amazing sensation! Get wrapped up in an enticing series this winter. Another hobby worth considering is sewing or knitting. Creating clothing or accessories for yourself, friends or family is very rewarding. In addition, playing video games has shown to have a positive cognitive effect on seniors in particular, and are a great way to beat the winter blues.
- Write family or friends – One thing that can really get to people, especially seniors, during the winter is loneliness. In order to not have feelings of being alone, why not spend some time reaching out to family? Writing a letter is therapeutic and a great way to reconnect with family. Don't have a lot of family around? Write a friend or get involved in a pen pal program. There are plenty of people looking to connect.
- Give thanks – Many don't realize how many things they have to be thankful for. This winter, take a step back and show some appreciation. Even the little things in life deserve some thanks. Show gratitude and in turn you will feel more positive and fulfilled.
Using these recommendations, you can hopefully bring some warmth into the winter months.
Gold Crest Care Center is a 175 bed, skilled nursing facility located in the Pelham Gardens section of The Bronx. To learn more about Gold Crest, you can visit the facility website at http://www.goldcrestcc.com/. Gold Crest Care Center is also active on social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter at https://www.facebook.com/GoldCrestCareCenter and https://twitter.com/goldcrestcare, respectively.
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Mark Salamon, LNHA
Gold Crest Care Center
2316 Bruner Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
Phone: (718) 882-6400 x 217
Fax: (718) 228-2511
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