Volume : IV, Issue : IX, September - 2015

Effectiveness of deep breathing exercise on level of stress among elderly in selected old–age homes of Pune city

Mr. Ravindra Balasaheb Vikhe

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Stress is part of life, everyone feels stressed from time to time. It is just a simple reaction to a stimulus that disturbs our physical or mental equiliium. Without stress our lives would be boring and would probably feel pointless. A certain amount of stress energizes people, improving performance and efficiency. Not all stress is bad, but chronic stress can cause both physical and mental harm. Young and old alike have to face difficult situations and overcome obstacles. While young adults struggle to establish a career, achieve financial security, or juggle work and family demands, older people may face failing health or dwindling finances or simply the challenges of retaining their independence. Unfortunately, the body‘s natural defenses against stress gradually eak down with age. The number of persons above the age of 60 years is fast growing, especially in India. India as the second most populous country in the world has 76.6 million people at or over the age of 60, constituting above 7.7% of total population. The present study highlights the effectiveness of deep eathing exercise on level of stress among elderly in selected old age homes of Pune city. This study depicting that deep eathing exercise is very effective in reducing the level of stress among elderly in selected old age homes of Pune city. The study was conducted as a partial fulfilment for the degree of masters in nursing

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Mr.Ravindra balasaheb Vikhe Effectiveness of deep breathing exercise on level of stress among elderly in selected old-age homes of Pune city International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 4, Issue : 9 September 2015

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