Tips for Senior Health and Fitness

There is a proverb that says "Health is Wealth", which means if you are fit and fine then you have everything. But as we age, we fall prey to the hands of many chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and many more that make us fall ill. We must do some physical activity and eat healthy to stay fit and active.

Today, I am going to share some tips for senior health and fitness that every senior people aged above 65 should follow to maintain a good health

• Walking is very good for your senior loved one’s health. Walking helps in keeping a check on diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. It also refreshes the mind. Encourage your senior loved ones to take a refreshing morning or evening walk at least 5 days a week, if they don’t have any other health problems that restrict their movements. If your beloved seniors are under the care of a professional caregiver, ensure that the caregiver accompanies them on the walk. Besides walking, jogging and swimming are also good for maintaining good health. If your beloved seniors don’t have any serious health issues then they can enjoy a splish-splashing session twice or thrice a week to remain relaxed and rejuvenated.

• Meditation and yoga also help in making your senior loved ones feel relaxed and comfortable. Yoga is a good balancing exercise that will help in cutting down the risk of falls and trips for your senior loved ones. They can also do some freehand exercises to boost their immunity and muscle strength. It is important to consult a doctor before starting any exercise regimen for your senior loved ones.

• If your senior loved ones have a passion for gardening then encourage them. Gardening help seniors remain close to Nature and be stress-free. It involves digging, planting, and watering that requires physical movement. Gardening also helps keep diseases like "osteoporosis" at bay for your beloved seniors. It also helps in preventing seniors from getting depressed and feeling lonely.

• Senior people often suffer from malnutrition which weakens their immunity. Our senior loved ones should consume nutritious food daily to remain healthy. Ensure your senior loved ones include fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, lean meat, egg, and dairy product in their diet. They should also drink lots of water to keep themselves hydrated. Consult a reputed dietician to get the perfect diet plan for your beloved seniors.

• Your senior loved ones need a good night’s sleep to remain healthy. Sleep deprivation can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Your senior loved ones get at least 8 hours of sleep per day. Listening to soothing music before sleeping can help. Ensure that your senior loved ones are using a comfortable pillow for sleep. You can buy a perfect pillow for your beloved seniors from an elder care service in Kolkata.

• Last but not least, mental health also plays a major role in remaining healthy. Give time to your beloved seniors. Take them out for a surprising lunch or dinner or just spend time with them at home watching a movie or playing indoor games such as caroms, chess, and puzzles. If you live abroad or in other cities due to your job commitments then try to call your senior loved ones daily or at least twice or thrice a week. This will make your senior loved ones feel happy and stress-free. Elder Care Services in Kolkata organizes many leisure activities such as winter tea parties, city sightseeing tours, day trips, and Puja Porikroma( during Durga Puja) that you can avail for your beloved seniors to help them feel relaxed and happy.

These are some of the tips that can help your senior loved ones feel remain healthy and happy in life

Debosree is a professional writer working in the Senior Care Field for quite a long time. She has written many informative blogs and articles on the senior care facilities that are available. He has a great reader base.