Psychosocial Health & Nutrition for Seniors Lesson 9
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What does Intellectual Wellness involve?

Intellectual Wellness is about being actively involved and engaged in creative and mentally stimulating activities, in pursuit of lifelong learning as improvement of the self.

Intellectual wellness is solely about acquiring knowledge and skills.

False (B)

Which of these activities promote intellectual wellness?

  • Playing stimulating games.
  • Engaging in debates.
  • Learning a new skill or language.
  • All of the above. (correct)

What are two ways to keep your brain intellectually stimulated, as discussed in the text?

<p>Consider different possibilities of how something could be done and explore the consequences; Memorise things like the grocery list or friends' phone numbers to train cognitive memory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of food can support intellectual stamina?

<p>Foods high in omega fatty acids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two benefits of learning something new?

<p>Learning stimulates creativity; Playing an instrument requires power of recall as well as concentration to maintain tune and tempo.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these activities help to test mathematical skills and logic?

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two ways reading can benefit seniors intellectually?

<p>Reading helps exercise cognitive skills; It increases vocabulary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Vocational Wellness?

<p>The ability to gain personal satisfaction from one's work, either through paid work or voluntary work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vocational Wellness is only about attaining satisfaction from paid work.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of Vocational Wellness beyond personal satisfaction from work?

<p>Maintaining a healthy work-life balance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A vocationally well person aligns their work with their personal values, interests, and beliefs.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two examples of vocational wellness in action? (Select all that apply)

<p>A retired school teacher volunteering in an orphanage. (A), A person working as a mentor or trainer. (B), A retired counselor offering free counseling. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a person who is meaningfully engaged in their vocation find it rewarding?

<p>By contributing their skills, experiences, and talents to work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vocational wellness suggests that retirement marks the end of productivity and participation in life.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a popular way to continue a productive life after retirement?

<p>Volunteering.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two possible benefits of volunteering? (Select all that apply)

<p>Gaining new skills. (A), Helping others. (B), Finding new career opportunities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Retirement does not impact an elderly person's sense of worth.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of Spiritual Wellness?

<p>It helps individuals find meaning and purpose in life, discovering spiritual fulfillment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A spiritually well person is unable to appreciate the vastness of life and nature.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Spiritual wellness promotes a sense of isolation from others.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one key impact of spirituality on individuals?

<p>It empowers them to realize that they are not defined by their challenges or difficulties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two of the positive outcomes of spiritual wellness? (Select all that apply)

<p>Freedom of self-expression. (A), Greater peace. (B), Increased self-esteem. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person's spirituality is primarily influenced by their own individual thoughts and experiences.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Spiritual well-being is simply a practice of isolation.

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What is the unifying power of Spiritual Wellness?

<p>It integrates all dimensions of wellness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Spiritual wellness provides a sense of meaning and direction in life, but not necessarily a connection to a higher power.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are three key areas that reflect the health of an individual's spiritual well-being? (Select all that apply)

<p>Personal values. (A), Relationships. (C), Purpose in life. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these practices are examples of spiritual wellness? (Select all that apply)

<p>Meditation. (A), Praying regularly. (B), Appreciating beauty in nature. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one key aspect of spiritual well-being according to the text?

<p>Being free of destructive behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the spiritual wellness quiz?

<p>To evaluate your own spiritual wellness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge Mr. Chua is experiencing in retirement?

<p>Mr. Chua finds it difficult to access educational resources that are tailored to older adults.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What additional challenge is Mr. Chua facing?

<p>He is seeking ways to connect more deeply with his spiritual beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge Mrs. De Souza is facing in retirement?

<p>She misses the sense of purpose that her career provided.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Mr. Lee's passion?

<p>He is passionate about history and culture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Ms. Wong's goal?

<p>She wants to transition from her administrative job to a more fulfilling role in social work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Mr. Adie's goal in retirement?

<p>He wants to balance engaging in intellectually stimulating activities, exploring vocational opportunities, and deepening his spiritual life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Intellectual Wellness

Active engagement in creative and mentally stimulating activities for lifelong learning and self-improvement.

Intellectual Wellness Strategies

Techniques for maintaining and enhancing cognitive abilities through various activities.

Omega Fatty Acids

Nutrients found in foods like flax, hemp seeds, and fish, believed to support cognitive function.

Vocational Wellness

Finding personal satisfaction and fulfillment through work, whether paid or voluntary, while maintaining a work-life balance.

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Voluntary Work

Work done without payment, often for a cause or organization.

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Retirement

The period of life after ceasing employment.

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Spiritual Wellness

Finding meaning and purpose in life, discovering fulfillment, and accepting diverse beliefs.

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Spiritual Wellness Components

The key elements of spiritual well-being: relationships, values, and purpose in life.

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Spiritual Well-being Activities

Practices like meditation, prayer, enjoying nature, or expressing love can enhance spiritual wellness.

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YAH! Community College

A learning center that provides lifelong learning opportunities for Singapore's seniors.

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National Silver Academy

A network of organizations that provide a variety of learning opportunities for seniors in Singapore.

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Volunteerism Benefits

Significant aspects of volunteer activities to promote health and well-being.

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Volunteering Opportunities

Sites and groups where seniors can explore and participate in voluntary work.

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Study Notes

Course Information

  • Course Title: Psychosocial Health & Nutrition for Seniors
  • Course Code: S2829C
  • Subject Area: Healthy Aging & Community Care for Seniors
  • Lesson: 9
  • Course Component: Holistic Wellness (Part 2 & 3)
  • Institution: Republic Polytechnic
  • Department: School of Sports, Health, and Leisure

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain intellectual, vocational, and spiritual wellness from the perspective of Active Ageing
  • Outline key agencies/initiatives promoting vocational and intellectual wellness for the elderly in Singapore
  • Identify strategies to help elderly achieve spiritual wellness

Dimensions of Wellness (C3A)

  • Holistic Idea to Health and Well-being focusing on Choices
  • Six Dimensions of Wellness:
    • Social: Having Positive Relationships
    • Intellectual: Acquiring Knowledge & Skills
    • Physical: Caring for Oneself
    • Emotional: Managing & Expressing Feelings
    • Vocational: Finding Fulfillment
    • Spiritual: Appreciating Life, Having Values

Intellectual Wellness

  • Actively involved and engaged in creative and mentally stimulating activities
  • Pursuit of lifelong learning for self-improvement
  • Expanding knowledge and skills through activities like formal learning, reading, and hobbies

Strategies to Achieve Intellectual Wellness

  • Keep brain busy: explore possibilities, consider consequences, improve creativity, memorize for cognitive memory
  • Eat foods containing Omega Fatty Acid (flax, hemp seeds, fish): boost intellectual stamina
  • Engage in debates: practice quick-thinking skills, logic, creativity
  • Learn something new: take classes, learn new languages, play music/instruments
  • Play stimulating games: Crossword, Sudoku, Scrabble, Chess, cards

Read Often

  • Reading increases vocabulary and exercises cognitive skills
  • Regular reading enhances conversational abilities
  • Seniors gain valuable knowledge

Key Organisations for Intellectual Wellness

  • YAH! Community College: provides lifelong learning opportunities in heartlands
  • National Silver Academy: a network of post-secondary institutions/community-based organizations offering learning opportunities for seniors

Vocational Wellness

  • Ability to gain personal satisfaction from paid work (career) or voluntary work, maintaining a healthy work-life balance
  • Achieving personal satisfaction and fulfillment through work consistent with personal values, interests, and beliefs
  • Meaningful engagement in one's vocation, deriving personal reward from contributing skills, experience, and talents

Tips for Achieving Vocational Wellness

  • Recognize one's talent and wisdom for societal contributions
  • Focus on positive aspects of work for job satisfaction
  • Commitment and enjoyment in work activities
  • Pursuing one's passion, goals, and dreams
  • Avoiding overworking oneself
  • Exploring various career/volunteer options, creating a future vision, selecting suitable activities
  • Visiting career planning centers, being open to change/learning new skills

Signs of Vocational Wellness

  • Recognition and personal satisfaction through work and volunteerism
  • Personal values, beliefs, and interests aligned with work, whether paid or voluntary
  • Enjoyment of work most days due to finding fun in one's work and passion

Benefits of Volunteering

  • Recharge one's mind and body: boosts self-confidence and offers a sense of accomplishment
  • Picking up valuable skills: explores interests/passions and opens new learning opportunities
  • Get connected to others: develops shared experiences in voluntary work

Opportunities for Volunteering

  • Episodic Volunteering Programme: ad-hoc opportunities like assisting needy elderly
  • Diversional Therapy Programme: regular patient engagement activities to improve patient well-being
  • COMNET Senior Services- Befriending Program: facilitation/visits to home-bound seniors

Spiritual Wellness

  • Seeking meaning and purpose in life; discovering spiritual fulfillment
  • Appreciation of life's depth and expanse, including natural forces; a personal value system and consistent actions
  • Willingness to find meaning and purpose in existence, and openness to diverse cultural beliefs
  • Empowerment through spirituality and realizing that issues, stress, and challenges do not define individuals
  • Pathway to greater peace, freedom of self-expression, manageability over healing processes, and higher self-esteem
  • Recognizing how spirituality is impacted by community and relationships
  • Spiritual well-being as a practice of affecting and involving others

Achieving Spiritual Wellness

  • Measured by the health of relationships (self-esteem/connections with others), personal values, and purpose in life
  • Time dedicated to explore/develop aspects of spirituality is essential to well-being

Examples of Spiritual Well-being

  • Regular meditation/prayer
  • Appreciation of beauty (nature, seasons, travel)
  • Love for life, absence of destructive behaviours

Spiritual Wellness Activity

  • Quiz to evaluate spiritual wellness:
    • Time for relaxation/reflection/clearing the mind
    • Values guiding decisions/actions
    • Acceptance of others' views

Case Studies

  • Several case studies (Mr. Chua, Mrs. De Souza, Mr. Lee, Ms. Wong, Mr. Adie) are presented, each with key discussion questions focusing on vocational, spiritual, and/or intellectual wellness challenges, support, and strategies

Next Week

  • Lesson 10 will focus on the recap of Meal Planning

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Explore the dimensions of wellness specific to seniors in this quiz on psychosocial health and nutrition. Focus on intellectual, vocational, and spiritual wellness alongside strategies for active ageing. Delve into key agencies and initiatives that support elderly well-being in Singapore.

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