How to Remain Independent
Tips for improving your mental and physical health.
Here are a few essential health tips for seniors that can drastically improve everyone’s quality of life.
Social Participation – Continue regular activities like attending church, visiting with relatives, and reconnecting with old friends or groups. Go to library lectures, local theater, and or any community events.
Get Involved – Daily household activities hold plenty of opportunities to stay busy: plan meals, fold the laundry, and participate in the shopping, cooking, and cleaning where possible.
Exercise – Staying active is critical for good health, so keep moving! Consider taking a yoga class at the senior center, planting flowers in the yard, walking around the block, or do chair exercises at home.
Keep your brain busy – Play cards or board games, do sudoku or crosswords, work on a jigsaw puzzle, play along with TV game shows, or follow your favorite sports teams.
Put safety first – Prevent falls by removing hazards that could cause a trip or fall. Add handrails in hallways and stairways and grab bars in the bathroom for extra support. Consider getting a personal emergency response system so you can call for help by simply pressing an alert button.
