Financial Risks of a Sedentary Senior Lifestyle
Monetary Costs of Physical Inactivity for Seniors
When seniors think about the effects of an inactive lifestyle, one of the repercussions is not usually the monetary costs, after all, physical fitness costs money, right, so shouldn’t they be saving? In reality, lack of activity can lead to greater instances of injuries and illnesses which are associated with millions of dollars of medical costs per year.
• Seniors who exercise regularly are less likely to suffer from acute diseases and chronic illnesses which are associated with high medical costs in the country
• Seniors are more likely to injure themselves when they are physical unstable and weak because they do not remain physically active. Hospital care is covered by provincial healthcare, but often seniors need supplemental services like physical therapy during the recovery process
• There may be costs associated with family caregiving when a senior suffers from a health issue or an injury when someone is no longer able to maintain a full-time job and takes on costs of care
Source: Home Care Etobicoke
Home Instead Senior Care in Rhode Island provides non medical home care services for seniors and the elderly who choose to live at home instead. Please call us for more information on our in-home care services at 401-667-2923.
