Kaboutjie SA Mommy Blogs by Lynne Huysamen
Everyone is going to grow older at some point in their life. It is in how you deal with your older age that counts the most. You can kick and scream and try to avoid aging, or you can embrace it with all its aches and pains.
You may not need all the equipment that comes with aging like hearing aids and dentures, but you can make a few adjustments in your everyday life to be more comfortable. Here are 4 adjustments to make when you reach the senior years.
- Avoid Falls
Falls may be the number one reason seniors need hospital care as well as physical therapy. Falling down is a fact of life and you can’t avoid it forever. However, you can become more mindful of what you are doing, which is a way to keep yourself on your feet.
By thinking about your steps, deliberately putting one foot in front of the other and watching where you step, you can avoid falls. Another place falls occur more often are the steps. As you age, you may need to downgrade your living space to all one floor to avoid the steps.
- Protect Your Brain
Many older individuals are worried about their memory but think that there is nothing they can do about it. There are many ways to keep your memory, however, there is no actual cure for dementia or Alzheimer’s diseases.
Playing brain games such as crossword puzzles, mystery solving games, and card games are all ways in which a person can keep their aging brain in peak shape.
- Take Care of Your Health
To age gracefully, and without too much pain, it is important to take care of your health. You can start today, even if you have not been on top of your healthcare in the past, it is never too late to turn things around.
You don’t have to become a vegan or run marathons, but there are a number of things you can change in your daily life to make a better and longer life for yourself. Regular checkups and eating a balanced diet can be the start of a long and healthy life.
- Laugh More
If you are depressed, see a specialist. Now is not the time to be sad. It may be easy to fall into a depression when you have no family or friends, but it is important to get out and become active. Start by thinking about what you like to do. Do you like animals or babies? Check around the local humane society or with the children’s hospital to see if they need volunteers.
Volunteering is a great way to get out of the house and meet new people. It is also a proven fact that when you are helping others, you feel better about your own life and what you are going through.
The main point is to not give up, no matter how old or alone you are. There is always a way and a purpose in everyone’s life.
