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Routine is often something that goes hand-in-hand with the comfort of aging. Seniors face a lot of unknown scenarios in their lives; so the things that they can control are often elements of their routine that the repeat day-in, day-out. This may provide comfort, but it can also mean that seniors are reluctant to try new things and this can be an important component of aging for the sake of their health; body and mind. Here are some suggestions for activities that will help seniors break out of that routine, try new things, and improve their well-being in the process.
1. Incorporate simple activities that provide strength, coordination and balance training with little motion that makes seniors uncomfortable due to potential risks of falling. Walking regularly, working on grip by using a tennis ball or stress ball, doing some leg stretches while sitting, and doing arm circles can incorporate mobility into the lives of all seniors. These activities are not the typical exercises that seniors may have tried when they were younger, so by incorporating them they’re breaking out of their comfort zone; while at the same time returning them to it since they are activities that can be more age appropriate
2. Encourage seniors to take a different route. Walking or driving a different way to get to a location can help exercise the mind by forming new neural pathways. By varying a normal routine, like going out to get groceries, seniors can help enhance their minds
3. Seniors can relax and improve their emotional and physical health by getting outside and gardening this spring
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.
Staying fit is an important part of remaining healthy. The health of a caregiver is very important. If a caregiver is not healthy, they will not be able to provide services efficiently to seniors. The list below contains some great ideas and resources for staying fit. These activities can be a great way for Rhode Island caregivers and seniors to interact and stay healthy together.
1. There are many programs available through AARP that will be helpful when trying to get in shape or stay fit. These programs offer some great ideas on starting points and can also provide structure for those who are already active and wish to follow a schedule or set a regimen each day. Seniors can also join in with many of the activities provided, allowing another opportunity for the caregiver and senior to have special time together.
2. The benefits of exercise far exceed just toning the body and staying fit. There is a mental and emotional component to it as well. The Fat 2 Fit journey is a great program for seniors and caregivers to do together. This program will walk you through the steps to losing weight and keeping it off. It also provides some daily exercise that will benefit seniors and caregivers.
3. Make sure to take time for mental breaks. If you have a negative thought about the way you are exercising or your weight at the current time, it may be time to take a break. There are links on the source page that contain useful information for keeping your mind as healthy as the rest of your body.
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.
We’d all like to age gracefully, accepting the process of aging while still having the ability to hang onto some aspects of youth, like health. With these 5 tips, your body and mind will reward you for treating it right and you’ll be well on your way:
1. Pick heart healthy foods – choose foods with strong anti-inflammatory affects that can help improve the health of your heart like fruits and vegetables, garlic, olive oil and fish. Steer clear of foods that can block the arteries like fried items or ones drenched in saturated fats
2. Drink water regularly – stay hydrated, it will help you to keep your energy level up, and help with the digestive process. Water can also help fend off hunger and prevent bad breath
3. Don’t forget your vagus – the vagus is a nerve that updates your brain about what’s happening with the rest of your body. A vagus that’s not kept healthy can result in issues with immunity and that can lead to viruses and illnesses. Try meditation, yoga and deep breathing exercises to keep the vagus healthy!
4. Take Asprin – one terrific thing you can do for your health barely takes any effort at all. Pop an Asprin daily with half a glass of warm water and help lower inflammation throughout the body and prevent colon cancer, esophageal cancer, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, and breast cancer.
5. Use mind maps – it’s easy to become overwhelmed and stressed out when you have a goal in front of you. Instead of making a limited To Do List, use a mind map. Put your goal in the middle of a piece of paper and draw lines branching out from it with other ideas about how you can reach that goal. This method allows you to be more open-minded
Home Instead Senior Care in Rhode Island provides non medical home care services for seniorsand 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.
