Older Adults (70+) Coping Menus

Living with FND can affect daily life in different ways, and what feels helpful may change depending on symptoms, energy, mobility, concentration, and the situation.

HHFFND’s coping menus for adults ages 70+ offer clear, practical, and flexible options that can be used at a comfortable pace.

Activities have been adapted with older adults in mind, including different levels of energy, mobility, and capacity.

There is no required order and no expectation to complete every activity. Choose the menu that feels most useful for what you need right now, and choose only the activities that feel comfortable and manageable for you.

Choose a Coping Menu

Severe Sensory Reset

For times when sensory input feels like too much. These activities focus on reducing stimulation and creating a quieter, more manageable environment.

Movement

Gentle options for adding movement in ways that can be adapted to your energy, mobility, and comfort.

Heavy Regulation

Activities that use steady pressure, resistance, or physical input to help you feel more settled and grounded.

Quiet Focus

Low-pressure activities for times when you want something calm to focus on without requiring too much concentration or energy.

Rest Calm

Gentle activities for slowing things down, settling your body and mind, and creating space for rest.

High Energy Reset

Options for moments when you feel restless, keyed up, or have energy that needs somewhere to go.

Emotional Support

Gentle ways to acknowledge difficult emotions, find support, and care for yourself during emotionally challenging moments.

Deep Grounding

More focused grounding activities for times when you need stronger support reconnecting with yourself and your surroundings.

Problem-Solving & Planning

Practical activities for organizing thoughts, breaking things into smaller steps, and making everyday tasks feel more manageable.

Comfort & Serenity

Soothing activities centred around comfort, familiarity, peaceful moments, and things that help you feel cared for and at ease.

Distraction

Simple activities that can give your attention somewhere else to go when you need a break from symptoms, worries, or a difficult moment.

Motivation & Encouragement

Gentle ways to reconnect with encouragement, purpose, and a sense of accomplishment without putting pressure on yourself to do more than feels manageable.