The website, Everyday Health Media reports
that you can expect to live on average another 19.2 years if you reach the age
of 65. However they explain in order to
be one of those lucky enough to live to be 85 years or older, you need to
carefully manage your chronic
health conditions and follow good health habits.
Aging experts such as Jeanne Wei, MD, the
director of the Institute on Aging at the University of Arkansas Medical
School, explains, “You need to be physically active and eat a healthy diet and
also make healthy lifestyle choices, like quitting smoking and losing weight,
to avoid senior health risks.” She adds
that it is helpful to include a geriatrician on your health care team.
Furthermore, it is never too late to
begin improving your health. Whether you
are suffering from diabetes, heart disease, or many other chronic health
problems, doctors say you can benefit from even a moderate amount of physical
activity. Engaging in physical activity
helps to make your bones and muscles stronger and can lessen your risk for
falls. Also if you do have a fall, your
bones will be stronger and less likely to break. Additionally research shows that physical
activity is as good for your brain as it is for your body, but before you embark
on any new physical activity, please talk to your physician.
The FamilyDoctor.org website suggests
that walking may be the easiest exercise for seniors as you can start at your
own pace and you do not need any special equipment. They also recommend gardening, dancing,
swimming, Tai chi or yoga as good exercises for seniors.
One of the many benefits of living at MorningStar
of Sparks is that we make it easy for seniors to live a healthy
lifestyle. Our meals are both tasty as
well as healthy and we offer lots of fun physical activities to keep our
residents moving. Please see our website
to learn more about the best
senior living community in Sparks.
Our post is for information purposes
only and should not be used as a substitute for seeking the advice of your
health care provider.
The
unique mission statement of MorningStar of Sparks, “to honor, to serve, to
invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities. Our foundation is
built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a
felt calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a
beautiful setting, we encourage you to see for yourself our exceptional
offering for independent and assisted living in Sparks NV.
Sources: everydayhealth.com/news/most-common-health-concerns-seniors/
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