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 Boulder 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 Boulder!
Our post is for information purposes
only and should not be used as a substitute for seeking the advice of your
health care provider.
MorningStar Assisted Living &
Memory Care of Boulder represents
the best in senior living with a distinct mission statement - “to honor, to
value, to invest.” Our foundation is built
on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to
serve. We are dedicated to providing a
true home for residents amidst a beautiful, serene setting and invite you to schedule
a visit to experience one of the area’s finest senior living communities.
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