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Exercise to stay Strong As you age keep your body healthy and strong to prevent injuries.

Sun Protection and Skin Care Seniors can be especially vulnerable to skin damage from the sun.

Brain Health

Your brain can also become weak as you age if you do not maintain its health.

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SENIOR LIVING | HEALTH CONCERNS

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Your brain can also become weak as you age if you do not maintain its health.

Although there is not physical way to work out your brain, there are some mental workouts you can perform to keep your brain strong and healthy.

MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT Although you may have good mental health, you can never be too careful as you continue to age. Mental health disorders such as dementia and depression can develop in anyone if you do not take care of your brain.

Luckily there are some preventative measures you can take to ensure that your brain stays healthy as you age.

The best way to work out your brain is to keep your mind active. Challenging yourself with learning a new skill or taking in music, theater or another creative activity will get your mind moving and working.

UNHEALTHY HABITS Your brain is effected by everything you do. So keep that in mind if you are a smoker, if you do not get much sleep at night or if you don’t eat the right things.

A healthy brain requires a healthy life away from harmful substances such as cigarettes, alcohol and junk food.

Being active is a great way to keep your mind and body healthy whether it’s walking through your local park, taking a tai chi or yoga class or even just stretching every day for 10 minutes. Get your body moving and kick away those unhealthy habits and you’ll lead a long, bright healthy life.

Leading a healthy life is the best way to protect your body against aging and disease. Creating a healthy life style will lead to more benefits in your life and well being.

ACTIVITIES Some other activities you can do to keep your brain active are puzzles, brain games on your phone or using your memory. Drawing a map of your town from memory is a good challenge for your brain. Include major streets, landmarks and major sights in town.

Draw your daily routine in town during the day. These and other activities will help your brain fight against diseases such as Alzheimers.

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SENIOR LIVING | PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

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Exercise to stay Strong As you age and get older it is important to make sure you keep your body healthy and strong to prevent injuries.

Exercising may seem a little intimidating but if you know what you are doing then it can be fun and super beneficial to your health.

KEEP YOUR LEGS STRONG To help prevent falls, trips or injuries as you age it is important to make sure you are working out your body keeping it strong and healthy. Although it may be unsafe for you to go to a gym during a pandemic that should not limit your ability to workout. There are simple leg workouts that you can perform at home in your living room and backyard safely.

• Chair squats. Position your body in front of a chair

with your hands straight out in front of you. While keeping your legs should length apart perform squats on the chair. For a harder workout hover and hold your legs over the chair and count to 5 during each squat.

• Side leg raise. Stand behind a chair with your feet shoulder width apart. Slowly lift one leg to the side while keeping your back straight and eyes staring forward. Hold your leg in the air for 15 to 30 seconds and slowly set it down. Repeat for the opposite leg.

• Toe lifts. While using a chair or counter for this exercise, stand with your feet together and stand up on your toes as high as you can. Slowly lower yourself and repeat this about 10 times.

STRETCHING IS IMPORTANT There are other ways to get your daily fitness in and one of those is stretching. Stretching helps give you greater movement in joints and improving your posture.

Stretching also helps to release muscle tension and soreness. Over time, stretching will help your body just as much as working out would.

Seniors should try and stretch a major muscle group for at least 10 minutes, twice a week, if not more. These exercises paired with other healthy lifestyles will help your body stay strong and prevent possible falls in the future.

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Good Nutrition Matters It’s important to watch what you eat and to maintain a healthy diet.

This can be very crucial as you age because poor nutrition can have a great impact on your everyday health and life.

The National Council on aging shares advice and tips on a healthy life and healthy nutrition.

IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION The National Council on Aging says poor nutrition increases your risk for serious health problems. When you are sick, your body needs extra nutrition to heal. If you don’t eat right, your body will have to get the nutrition from somewhere breaking down nutrients in your muscles to use as fuel.

The NCOA says malnutrition effects your body by: • Making it harder to recover from surgery and illness.

• Make it more difficult to heal wounds.

• Increase risk for infection and risks for falls.

• Decrease strength needed to take care of yourself.

Read the Warning Signs You won’t feel the effects of poor nutrition overnight.

Sometimes, it will take a while to see that you are getting the proper nutrients your body needs. As you get older, the signs may become more troubling for you than in a younger adult or child. Talk to your health care provider if you show any of the warning signs provided

by NCOA.

• Eating poorly.

• If chewing and swallowing becomes difficult.

• Taking multiple medicines to feel normal.

• Unplanned weight loss

STEPS TO GOOD NUTRITION The first step to a healthy diet is to know what nutrients to look for. NCOA says your plate should like a rainbow. Bright, colored foods are the best choice. Your plates should include all of the following: • Lean protein (lean meats, seafood, eggs and beans).

• Fruits and Vegetables (orange, red, green and purple).

• Whole grains ( brown rice, whole wheat pasta).

• Low-fat dairy (milk and its alternatives).

Choose foods that are high in fiber and low in sodium or salt. Vitamins such as vitamin D are important as you age. Making sure you eat the right items will help you lead a safe and healthy lifestyle and can prolong the effects of aging.

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SENIOR LIVING | ON THE GO

Plan Before you Drive If you or a loved one have aching pains and stiffness but are still able to drive it doesn’t hurt to take extra steps to make sure you keep yourself and others on the road safe.

Before you drive take some extra initiative to know where and when you are going somewhere. Being a safe driver will help you remain a drive for a longer period of time without having to rely on your loved ones or a service to get you where you need to go.

BE A SAFE DRIVER

Being a safe driver is knowing when it’s best for you to drive and knowing when you shouldn’t drive. If you have trouble seeing then maybe driving at night or during a storm isn’t the right choice for you.

If you have concerns about your ability to drive you can get it checked by a trained [professional or even an occupational therapist.

Taking a defensive driving course to freshen up your memory or even to update yourself on the new rules of the road is a good way to be a safe driver and to keep yourself on the road/.

IS IT TIME TO QUIT DRIVING?

As you get older you will eventually reach an age where you are unfit to drive a vehicle. This may occur sooner in some adults than others. Medications can also affect your driving skills. There are some medications that can make you sluggish and react slower than you usually do. This is very dangerous if you drive constantly because it can affect the way you drive and may put you at risk of an accident.

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• Multiple car crashes or near miss incidents.

• Multiple or more traffic tickets during a short period of time.

• Comments from other such as neighbors or family members.

• Experiencing anxiety when it’s time to get behind the wheel.

If you or a loved one is experiencing any of these difficulties then it may be time to put down the keys.

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SENIOR LIVING | STAYING SAFE

STEADI: Fall Prevention Basics The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says falls are common and costly, especially among Americans age 65 and older.

The CDC’s STEADI initiative or Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths and Injuries initiative shares for things you or a loved one can do to prevent falls.

TALK OPENLY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS Falling in your home isn’t something you should keep to yourself. There is nothing you should be embarrassed about if an accident happens. The CDC’s STEADI initiative says to tell a provider right away if you fall, worry about falling or feel unsteady.

Your doctor may review all the medicines you take as overtime some medicines can change and create different effects in your body.

EXERCISE DAILY Exercising is a great way to help prevent yourself from falling over time. Keeping your body healthy and moving decreases the chances of falling as you continue to get older. Look into exercises that will improve your balance and make your legs stronger. Stretching daily is another way to do minimal exercise that will benefit you in the long run.

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Getting your eyes checked at least one year is important to prevent damage or catch damage such as cataracts or glaucoma in its early stages. The CDC’s STEADI initiative says along with getting your eyes fixed, you should also have your feet checked once a year, discuss proper footwear and ask whether seeing a foot

specialist is advised.

MAKE YOUR HOME SAFER Making your home safer for yourself is probably the most important way you can prevent falls. Remove items that may trip you over such as shoes, clothes, cords or

any other items that may lie on the floor.

Use double-sided tape to stick small rugs and carpets to the ground.

Lastly, adding handrails on all staircases and in your restroom next in your shower and next to the toilet are good prevention methods that may save your body and life in the future.

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SENIOR LIVING | HOBBIES

Indoor Herb Garden Moving dirt, bending down to dig, weed or plant, or even watering can all present a risk of injury for seniors in the physically taxing avocation of outdoor gardening.

The remedy: the indoor herb gardening.

IT’S GOOD FOR YOU Indoor gardeners can reap all the health benefits of gardening indoors, including stress reduction and even lower blood pressure. Indoor gardens, botanists tell us, can actually improve the air quality of your home.

Plants can get rid of harmful chemicals and increase oxygen levels! It might be an indoor garden, but focusing on the cultivation of a small, dependent life form also provides a desperately needed ingredient for older adult living — a purpose.

EMBRACE THE HERB It’s hard to put a value on herbs, but

common and essential uses include aromatherapy, medicinal, and as delicious flavorings in foods. Oh, and for the beverage that might include a health-giving alcoholic spirit. Some herbs even deliver cancer-fighting antioxidants and nutrients.

Check with your doctor first to make sure your herbs don’t interfere with any medications.

ESSENTIAL HERBS Consider these essential herbs for your garden. Oh, holy basil. This magician can help fight bronchitis, earaches and the flu.

Give it plenty of water and full sun. Mint is a blessing to the gastrointestinal tract.

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in antioxidants as well as iron, manganese and Omega-3s. And it smells good.

Pungent rosemary has antibacterial properties, and thyme has been shown to relieve respiratory infections and bacterial resistance to drugs.

LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE

Even the grow lights, essential to mimicking the light the sun produces to stimulate growth, could have health benefits for seniors who spend a long time indoors.

The body needs sunlight and if you don’t get enough it can affect your mood and health.

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SENIOR LIVING | PREVENTION

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Sun Protection and Skin Care Seniors can be especially vulnerable to skin damage from the sun.

Too much sun exposure can increase the likelihood of older adults developing skin cancer or melanoma. It’s an issue that is gathering more importance for seniors who are living longer than ever.

sible. Light-colored and lightweight fabrics allow seniors to cover up their skin while staying cool and comfortable.

A wide-brimmed hat is more than useful, too, protecting the scalp and shading the face.

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Make sure you’re using the right stuff. That is, a sun protection cream or salve that offers protection from UVA and UVB rays with a sun protection factor of 30 or above. Apply sunscreen about half an hour before exposure and reapply throughout the day.

DRESS FOR IT Dermatologists recommend sunscreen, of course, but also emphasize covering up as much exposed skin as pos-

The National Institutes of Health estimates that 20% of cataracts cases are caused by extended UV exposure.

Deploy dark-colored sunglasses for the job.

USE COMMON SENSE Always look for shade to stay out of the sun and alleviate the risks of heat stress and overexertion.

If you’re on the golf course and have to wait for the group in front of you, find a tree to sit or stand under.

Every little bit helps. Earlier is better, too. The sun’s rays are typically most severe between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The most common symptoms of heat stress include fatigue, dizziness, nausea, cramps and headaches. More severe symptoms include mental confusion, flushed skin and a high heart rate. The National Institutes of Health recommends that these latter symptoms should be greeted with immediate medical attention.

REDUCE YOUR CANCER RISK People who reach the age of 65 can expect to live, on average, two more decades. This means that efforts to improve the use of sun protection and reduce sunburn among older adults would likely help to reduce skin cancer risk in later decades of life.

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