Are you a
senior who is looking to live your best life? Well, you’ve come to the right
place. We have all the simple tips you need to stay healthy, feel happy, and
make the years ahead of you truly special. All you have to do is keep reading!
Keep Your Home Ready for You to Age in Place
If you have
been researching ways to stay healthy and independent, you may have come across
a few articles focused on aging in place. This concept is
growing in popularity among seniors because it allows older adults to remain in
their own home for an extended period of time. Best of all, the changes you can
make to keep your home safe and accessible are all pretty simple to complete on
your own. Start by changing out knobs for levers that are easier to operate and
adding more lighting in storage areas and under cabinets.
Home
automation also makes it much easier for seniors to
stay comfortable in their own homes. Smart doorbells are growing in popularity
because they allow you to see who is at your door without the need to answer
it. This can be extremely helpful for seniors with limited mobility, but it can
also come in handy to help you keep track of packages. Other devices, such as
trackers and medication dispensers, may be more useful as you get older, but
some can help you stay healthy right now. Fitness trackers from FitBit, Garmin,
and Apple make it easier to keep track of your daily steps and even offer
encouragement to help you get regular exercise.
Keep Your Body and Mind in Top Shape
A fitness
tracker is a great tool for seniors, but you also need to take other steps to
keep yourself healthy. Seniors can benefit from a mixture of strength
training, cardio, flexibility training, and proper stretching. Swimming is a
low-impact exercise that is ideal for seniors with chronic pain
or mobility issues since the water provides support and cushion for sensitive
joints. Even water aerobics can provide the activity you need to stay looking
and feeling your best and can help strengthen your muscles to prevent injuries
from falls.
Working your
heart and muscles is not the only way to keep yourself healthy and strong,
however. You also need to make an effort to work out your mind. By doing a
daily crossword puzzle, you can enhance your cognitive and memory functions and
may even be able to prevent or delay the onset of
dementia. Some research also suggests that following simple Mediterranean diet
recipes may also aid in the prevention of cognitive
issues, and eating healthfully can protect you from other conditions as well,
such as heart disease and stroke.
Keep Track of Your Medicare and InsuranceOptions
Seniors who
want to take a more active role in their health have to take an active interest
in their healthcare coverage. Understanding all the ins and outs of Medicare is
your best bet for ensuring you have the coverage you need to offset your
healthcare expenses. Take a look at your plan to make sure your current Medicare choices provide for
essentials such as prescription drugs and preventative care.
Since
Medicare coverage can be limited, many seniors opt for Medigap supplements
through private companies to provide more care options. The details of these plans can differ
from state to state, so make sure you do your research to figure out whether a
Medigap plan or supplement is the right choice for your healthcare needs. In
terms of Medicare plans, it’s also important to know that long-term care is
typically not covered by any plans or supplemental Medicare options. You may
need to look into ways to cover those costs with insurance should you need
long-term care to keep you healthy.
Staying
healthy as a senior shouldn’t take any complicated measures. You can take
control of your health and happiness with a few simple tips and some careful
planning. So, start making the most of your golden years by taking better care
of yourself now!
Hazel Bridges
Email: hazel.bridges@agingwellness.org
Email: hazel.bridges@agingwellness.org
www.agingwellness.org
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