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Keeping Optimal Health in the New Year in Independent Living for Seniors

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Adults in independent living for seniors are more prone to health risks as they age.  What you think as simple flu can lead to complications, thus, it is important to pay extra attention to your health.

After the holiday season, it is normal to feel bloated after all the food and family get together. The New Year is the perfect opportunity to exercise, eat better, and maintain healthy habits to reduce the likelihood of getting ill.

It is beneficial to keep your mental, physical, and overall health in optimal condition, especially for those more prone to illnesses. Fortunately, even for senior adults, there are plenty of ways to stay healthy. After all, it is never too late to start living a healthy lifestyle.

New Year, New Check-Up

Most of the time, people only seek professional medical care when they are sick. But these days, a preventive check-up is common regardless of age. As people become aware of the importance of health, more and more are seeking ways to lower the risks of health and medical conditions by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and regular check-ups.

Start the year by seeing your doctor for your check-up. With your doctor’s recommended workout, your doctor will help detect health or medical conditions that could become a problem eventually. Early detection will give your doctor the best measures to treat the problem efficiently and avoid future complications.

By doing preventive check-ups, your loved ones in independent living for seniors will reduce the risk of getting sick, detect life-threatening diseases like cancer, and reduce healthcare costs by preventing expensive medical treatment or procedures.

This will also give you and your loved ones the peace of mind of knowing that chances for effective treatment and measures are increased because of early detection.

Keeping Optimal Health in Independent Living for Seniors

Because senior adults are more prone to illnesses that may lead to severe conditions, it is optimal to make healthy choices. Residents in independent living for seniors must remain active despite their age. Doing simple chores or at least 15 to 20 minutes of walking is the most convenient form of exercise.

Ask your doctor for recommended supplements to boost your immune system. Other essential supplements to consider are calcium, Vitamins B6 and 12, and Vitamin D.

Stick to diets rich in fresh vegetables and fruits, and food rich in antioxidants. Also, limit your intake of sugary and salty food.

Get plenty of rest. Limit your time on your gadget and stick to your sleeping routine. Get adequate sleep for a stronger immune system, making it easier for the body to fight off viruses and infections. That said, aim for at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night.

Reduce stress, think of happy thoughts, relax, and explore enjoyable activities that you can share with loved ones or other residents in independent living for seniors.

Follow your doctor’s recommendations like taking your medicine on time or as prescribed and show up on your scheduled doctor’s visit.

Wash hands regularly to stay clean and healthy.

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Starting the Year Right: Planning, Decluttering and More in Senior Housing

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The start of a brand new year is a great way to declutter and let go of the things that have no use anymore.

Loved ones in senior housing accumulate belongings over the years and these excess items can take up space. Mostly no longer in use in their day-to-day activities, decluttering can help the free some space and stay organized. It can be overwhelming at first but downsizing can also be liberating.

There is no better time to declutter than now.

Set the Tune for Your New Year

Most of the time, making changes, resolutions, and improving ourselves are the aspirations that we make every New Year. Oftentimes the small things are left unnoticed. But did you know that little things can also make a positive impact to start your New Year right?

As you approach the rest of the days of 2023, you might want to set things right and make the rest of the year more meaningful.

Be Positive

Make it a point to be happy and find the positive side in every situation. Start your day with positive thoughts or activities that will set the mood. Be grateful for the small and big things that you have, for family, and friends, and for getting through tough times.

Commit to Healthy Habits

Make changes to your daily diet, sleeping habits, and workout routines. In addition, start your morning with a healthy meal, exercise, or skincare routine. Eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits. Drink enough water instead of drinking soda or colored drinks. Learn something new and limit your technology time.

Be Kind

Practice kindness every day because an act of kindness is never wasted. You might want to help a fellow resident in your senior housing community accomplish a simple task or share baked goodies with other residents.

Declutter

Letting go of excess things can prevent pests and mold. Getting rid of clutter is also beneficial if you want more space and can move freely without distractions.  Besides, an orderly house helps you sleep better and improve your overall well-being.

Getting Organized in Senior Housing

Now it is time to act and start getting organized this New Year.

Plan a cleaning schedule on when to start doing the tasks. You can do this daily by starting with the small tasks and then the bigger ones.

Set a realistic schedule to improve your chance of fulfilling these tasks. You might want to start with three tasks and then choose three or more.

Create new storage solutions for your kitchen stuff, bills, bathroom essentials, toiletries, accessories, office things, and more. Purchase additional storage boxes and label each box to easily identify what’s inside.

Create a daily, weekly, and monthly routine to keep you on track. This will help prevent tasks, stress, and life, in general, get overwhelming. Set a specific time when you need to do your laundry, dispose of the garbage, clean the house, and do other tasks to make your life less stressful.

 

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