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Health experts advise on managing the transition from holidays to routine
As individuals transition from summer holidays back to academic and professional routines, experts highlight several psychological and physiological challenges.
Neuropsychologists note that the brain may require between one and three weeks to adapt to increased cognitive demands, such as sustained attention and planning. This period can involve temporary symptoms like fatigue, irritability, or difficulty concentrating, often referred to as post-vacation syndrome.
To manage this transition, health specialists recommend several strategies:
- Sleep Adjustment: For students, experts suggest shifting sleep schedules by 15 to 30 minutes every few days starting one to two weeks before classes begin to protect the circadian rhythm. - Digital Boundaries: Maintaining a clear distinction between professional and personal time is crucial. Constant connectivity can lead to a state of permanent hypervigilance, making it difficult for the nervous system to relax even during vacations. - Routine and Prioritization: For working professionals, establishing clear boundaries, utilizing support networks, and prioritizing tasks can help mitigate the stress of overlapping responsibilities during the return to routine.
Entities
AFAGA · Asociación de Familiares de Enfermos de Alzhéimer y otras demencias de Galicia · Cleveland Clinic · Hospital Quirónsalud · Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella · Instituto de Investigación del Cuidado en Salud · Juan Carlos Rodríguez · LACS · Miguel Valencia · NeuronUP · Quirónsalud Marbella · Sociedad Española de Sueño
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Caregivers for Alzheimer's patients often face a lack of rest during the summer months.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The body requires time to readjust to regular schedules following weeks of change. noticiascv.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Changes in environment and routines during vacations can cause disorientation, anxiety, and restlessness in Alzheimer's patients.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Experts recommend progressively advancing bedtime and wake-up times before returning to work or school. noticiascv.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Caregivers for people with Alzheimer's often face a lack of rest during the summer period.