In today's fast paced world, we all feel stress, including the elderly. It's the tension you feel when faced with a situation that's new, unpleasant or threatening.
Some stress is okay.
As long as it's managed properly, most people tolerate stress fairly well. Some stress may even help you meet life's challenges. But too much stress can be unpleasant and unhealthy. It can lead to illness, depression and other serious problems. Change is a big cause of stress in our lives, and change is a fact of life even for older people.