Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate: Dr. Cynthia Speaks!
Topic: Seniors Can Age Healthy!
Slowing down is not the definition of aging in place. Caregivers can play a role in healthy aging of loved ones. There are many ways to ensure your loved one ages with grace. As you know, it is necessary to prioritize health and wellness. With age, bones shrink in size and density, making them more susceptible to fracture. You might even become a bit shorter. Muscles generally lose strength, endurance, and flexibility — factors affecting your coordination, stability, and balance. Staying active concludes volunteering, hanging out with family and friends, and sleeping well. It also includes following all healthcare practitioner advice, taking prescribed medication as ordered, and reporting changes in bowel and bladder and eating habits.
If a senior center is nearby, it’s a fantastic way to meet like-minded people and engage in various activities. These centers offer a wealth of opportunities that can significantly enhance the lives of seniors. Many exercise classes are designed to provide a range of benefits that can improve physical health and overall well-being. By combating social isolation, these activities contribute to a healthier body, mind, and soul. Empowering caregivers with this knowledge will help you help your loved ones. Maintaining good balance is crucial for senior health and well-being. Our goal, always, is to prevent falls, help with physical function, promote independence, and contribute to overall mental well-being.
As Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate, I believe that the social aspect of healthy aging can contribute considerably to seniors’ well-being by decreasing the loneliness or isolation that seniors often experience. Be Safe! Be Well!
Dr. Cynthia J. Hickman is a retired registered nurse and case manager, CEO of Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate. She has released her newest book, The Essential Caregiver Training Course for Corporations and Community. From the Lens of Daughter, Nurse, and Caregiver: A Journey of Duty and Honor, and The Black Book of Important Information for Caregivers.
Website: www.cynthiajhickman.com
