The beginning of the New Year seems to be the best time to arrange for a regular checkup. Schedule the dentist appointment, physical, and eye exam. Having the right vision prescription is especially important for seniors to prevent falls and other sight-related accidents. Regular dental checks are key to mouth health and will prevent any other health complications.
Some healthy habits for seniors include incorporating regular exercise and moderate activity into daily routine. Exercise does not have to be strenuous to reap benefits. A stroll around the neighborhood block or indoors at a local shopping mall is all it takes to feel better physically. Any type of physician approved activity is key to keeping seniors healthier longer.
Healthy habits include eating right and avoiding highly processed foods. The more fruits and vegetables in the diet, the better. While it is best to cut out fast food and fried eats entirely, it is not always easy. A healthy eating habit is learning moderation. It is okay to have a slice of cake from time to time. Just make the healthier fruits, vegetables and lean meats the bulk of daily eating.
The best habit of all is to remember to stay active within your community. Staying social and getting out with friends and family will help seniors to feel vibrant and feel connected. Enjoyable social interaction provides the stimulation needed boost overall sense of wellbeing and this will, in turn, improve health. Laughter is always the best medicine!
It can be so rewarding to work as a caregiver and to provide compassionate care to elderly loved ones. A trusted caregiver will get to hear all of the best stories and will be special part of an elderly loved one’s daily life. While this work is gratifying, it can be overwhelming at times. A caregiver needs to remember to take time away to recharge and regroup. It’s important to take care of yourself as much as you care for others. A healthy habit for a caregiver is to take a break from time to time.
If you would like to learn more about caring and consistent in home senior care and the many benefits of professional elderly care or dementia and Alzheimer’s care, call Senior Helpers of Lansdale to speak to a senior care specialist today 215-699-5400! The compassionate senior care specialists at Senior Helpers can also guide you through the process of receiving the Veterans Administration Aid and Attendance Benefit if your elderly loved one is a veteran. In home senior care allows your loved one to stay in the comforts of their own home for as long as possible while receiving the level of care they need. Senior Helpers of Lansdale provides a wide range of services including Alzheimer’s and dementia care, personal assistance, companionship, and so much more to all areas of Lansdale, Green Lane, Doylestown, Buckingham, Carversville, Chalfont, Colmar, Dublin, Erwinna, Forrest Grove, Fountainville, Furlong, Hilltown, Holicong, Line Lexington, Lumberville, Mechanicsville, Montgomeryville, Ottsville, Perkasie, Pipersville, Quakertown, Richlandtown, Rushland, Sellersville, Souderton, Telford, Upper Black Eddy, Warrington, Harleysville, Hatfield, North Wales, Skippack , Worcester, Mainland, Cedars.