Where you live can have a big impact on your mental health.
Especially for the elderly, it is important to settle in a place that promotes happiness.
The elderly face a higher risk of mental health problems due to circumstances such as loss of dear beings, loneliness, chronic disease or disability, medication, Changes made by retirement And other stress factors, according to the National Council on Aging.
Caring.com, a healthcare resource for the elderly, recently published its senior happiness index, revealing where in the seniors of the country are the happiest depending on the listening of the happiness of the state of Wallethub.
Experts have analyzed various factors such as Levels of happiness by stateCost of living, average life expectancy, health rate in residents over the age of 60 and number of upper centers per state.
Below are the results of the best 10 happiest states for the elderly.
- Utah
- Idaho
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Nebraska
- Hawaii
- New Hampshire
- Minnesota
- New Jersey
- Vermont
Utah has won place n ° 1 for the most contained elderly people, with a score of happiness of 7.69 out of 10.
According to the study, the high rank of UTAH is due to its “support environment” for senior life, its good senior health and the third lowest percentage (21.48%) of the elderly living alone, which reduces the risk of social isolation.
The researchers mentioned that more than two fifths of Utah’s elders have increased in Utah, which is the highest rate in the United States
Volunteering allows the aging population of the State to “remain connected and involved with its community”, commented Caring.com, which “contributes considerably” to well-being and happiness.
The Idaho followed closely, with a score of overall happiness of 7.38 out of 10.
Less than a quarter of the elders of Idaho live alone, the second lowest rate in the country, and the state ranks among the first five for senior centers.
“Known for its superb natural landscapes, Idaho offers people with many outdoor leisure opportunities, promoting physical and mental well-being,” added Caring.com.
Connecticut and Delaware equaled n ° 3, marking a 7.01 out of 10 on the scale of happiness.
Connecticut has the third highest average life expectancy and is among the 10 best states for global health.
Only 7.2% of Connecticut residents lack health insurance, which guarantees access to the medical services necessary for the aging of the population.
Connecticut also offers a variety of cultural and immersive experiences at reduced prices for the elderly, such as museums, parks, libraries and artistic events.
According to caring.com, Delaware is considered one of the “happiest and most favorable states for life later”.
The state ranks in the top 10 for the health and happiness of seniors, and in the top five for the lowest percentage of people living alone.
Caring.com has considered the cost of living index of “relatively affordable” Delaware, which can help residents maintain a “comfortable and independent lifestyle”.
Other states have stood out in these categories, including Northern Dakota for older centers for 100,000 inhabitants and Virginia-Western for the most affordable cost of living.
Hawaii has the lowest percentage of people over the age of 65 living alone, the highest average life expectancy and the highest state of happiness.