Age and Rage: Exploring "Get Off My Lawn" Syndrome | Praise Podcast

Anger and irritability as we age aren't pretty. Today we explore why this happens – and better yet – how to address it. Stay tuned!

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00:00:00 --> 00:00:03 Anger and irritability as we age aren't pretty.

00:00:03 --> 00:00:08 Today we explore why this happens, and better yet, how to address it.

00:00:09 --> 00:00:09 Stay tuned.

00:00:12 --> 00:00:13 Hello,

00:00:13 --> 00:00:15 and welcome to Momo 634,

00:00:15 --> 00:00:21 the daily podcast chock full of faith-filled inspiration and motivation.

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00:00:24 --> 00:00:29 Momo 634, motivational moments just for today.

00:00:29 --> 00:00:30 Growing older isn't for wimps.

00:00:47 --> 00:00:49 There are the physical changes that come,

00:00:49 --> 00:00:51 like weird eyesight issues,

00:00:52 --> 00:00:57 whether it's increased nearsightedness or farsightedness,

00:00:57 --> 00:01:00 or the various aches and pains that come with advancing age.

00:01:02 --> 00:01:03 Hormonal changes,

00:01:03 --> 00:01:06 with lowered estrogen or testosterone,

00:01:06 --> 00:01:08 can lead to increased moodiness.

00:01:09 --> 00:01:13 Additionally, many experience changes in sleep routines.

00:01:14 --> 00:01:19 Sometimes it's the encroaching loss of the ability to do things

00:01:19 --> 00:01:19 on our own.

00:01:21 --> 00:01:23 Chronic health issues crop up during this period,

00:01:24 --> 00:01:26 contributing to this irritability.

00:01:27 --> 00:01:28 And if medications are needed,

00:01:29 --> 00:01:33 sometimes there are unwelcome physical and or mental side effects.

00:01:34 --> 00:01:38 And of course, some experience a cognitive decline.

00:01:40 --> 00:01:44 Stack these together and it's no wonder people who were once

00:01:44 --> 00:01:45 fiercely independent

00:01:45 --> 00:01:48 and vibrant begin to bristle a bit.

00:01:50 --> 00:01:55 So what can one do as these changes appear and advance along

00:01:55 --> 00:01:56 with the march of time?

00:01:58 --> 00:02:00 Gerontologists say that staying active,

00:02:01 --> 00:02:03 both mentally and physically,

00:02:03 --> 00:02:04 is helpful.

00:02:05 --> 00:02:09 Tracking mood shifts to identify patterns can assist.

00:02:10 --> 00:02:13 Keeping a medication journal to make note of side effects,

00:02:13 --> 00:02:15 whether mental or physical,

00:02:15 --> 00:02:16 can help.

00:02:17 --> 00:02:17 Of course,

00:02:17 --> 00:02:22 there are the usual things in consulting regularly with care providers,

00:02:22 --> 00:02:23 eating well,

00:02:23 --> 00:02:26 and staying well hydrated that are all enjoined,

00:02:27 --> 00:02:30 as well as being part of a community and not self-isolating.

00:02:31 --> 00:02:33 If additional support is needed for anger,

00:02:34 --> 00:02:38 there are those who specialize in counseling for issues related to aging.

00:02:39 --> 00:02:40 Also,

00:02:40 --> 00:02:43 people with a spiritual practice tend to be happier,

00:02:43 --> 00:02:44 as reports,

00:02:45 --> 00:02:48 linked below this episode at momo634.com,

00:02:48 --> 00:02:49 show.

00:02:50 --> 00:02:54 Having a pet can bring joy and comfort to those still able to

00:02:54 --> 00:02:54 care for them.

00:02:55 --> 00:02:59 For those who are not, there are programs that bring pets to seniors who

00:02:59 --> 00:03:03 or collaborations between daycare centers for pet programs and

00:03:04 --> 00:03:05 seniors for mutual

00:03:05 --> 00:03:06 learning and benefit.

00:03:07 --> 00:03:09 See what your community has to offer.

00:03:11 --> 00:03:13 Older folks are fascinating,

00:03:13 --> 00:03:16 and many have incredible life stories and experiences.

00:03:17 --> 00:03:21 There are some projects that try to capture and record these stories.

00:03:22 --> 00:03:26 Just having someone to talk to and who will listen can keep

00:03:26 --> 00:03:27 isolation at bay.

00:03:29 --> 00:03:29 Often,

00:03:30 --> 00:03:31 in assisting others,

00:03:31 --> 00:03:32 through volunteering,

00:03:33 --> 00:03:37 can help create a sense of purpose and community and is an

00:03:37 --> 00:03:38 additional way to stay

00:03:38 --> 00:03:38 active,

00:03:39 --> 00:03:39 involved,

00:03:40 --> 00:03:42 and part of something larger than oneself.

00:03:44 --> 00:03:44 Sadly,

00:03:44 --> 00:03:48 our Western culture doesn't revere or respect our older folks

00:03:48 --> 00:03:51 as in time past or in

00:03:51 --> 00:03:52 other places around the world.

00:03:53 --> 00:03:55 Proverbs 16.31 says,

00:04:05 --> 00:04:07 Sometimes the aging process can be hard to accept,

00:04:08 --> 00:04:11 and fighting against these changes can exacerbate them.

00:04:12 --> 00:04:14 It's all part of the life cycle,

00:04:15 --> 00:04:17 and while younger people may fear these changes,

00:04:18 --> 00:04:21 they can bring a sense of comfort and peace to older people.

00:04:23 --> 00:04:26 Like my childbirth educator once said about our contractions,

00:04:27 --> 00:04:27 each one,

00:04:28 --> 00:04:29 while painful,

00:04:29 --> 00:04:32 just brings us closer to meeting our child.

00:04:33 --> 00:04:35 That's how I feel about aging.

00:04:37 --> 00:04:37 Therefore,

00:04:38 --> 00:04:39 we do not lose heart,

00:04:40 --> 00:04:42 though our outer self is wasting away,

00:04:42 --> 00:04:46 yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.

00:04:46 --> 00:04:47 2 Corinthians 4.16

00:04:51 --> 00:04:56 Ecclesiastes 12 gives a graphic picture of the aging process,

00:04:56 --> 00:04:57 so I say again,

00:04:57 --> 00:04:58 it's not for the faint,

00:04:59 --> 00:05:02 but it's beautiful in its own way,

00:05:03 --> 00:05:06 and the upshot for the faithful is an eternity with God.

00:05:08 --> 00:05:10 Chime in with your thoughts below.

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