Quality of life in the senior citizen years

 

I know if you have health and mobility problems, it is easy to feel like you should give up. Quality of life, or lack thereof, can be a sore spot for all of us.

I am doing everything I can to improve my life.

Healthy eating

You are eating right, which is so important. But when you do eat all the right things, you might feel like you are missing out. I have a problem with snacks. I should not eat them, but putting them down is hard, so I’ll keep trying to cut back. What else can I do?

Getting regular checkups is so important.

Nobody likes going to the doctor. Especially if you have an ailment that bothers you. Taking another medication isn’t what you want either. You could always get another opinion, but they may tell you the same thing. Take the medication! Yearly physicals are essential as well. Bloodwork can show the doctor and you where you stand health-wise. Blood work can sometimes detect something early, and that is important.

Exercise

I need to walk more, that is for sure. I have Parkinson’s disease, and walking is great for cardio and muscular maintenance. Of course, I must be careful because the last thing I want is to fall. If you can walk with a partner, that would be best.

There are other kinds of exercise to consider. A lot depends on your present health. I am envious of those who can do more strenuous activities. But I can only do what I can do.

Avoid isolation

Try to be around other folks as much as possible. It might help you especially if you are prone to be depressed.  It’s been reported that isolation can also increase your chances of dementia. Social isolation linked to increased risk of dementia, new study finds : NPR

Being Happy

Of course, everyone wants to be happy. Even though there may be setbacks due to health issues or financial problems, happiness is so important in later years.

 

 

I know this all seems like a lot to do, but you’ll find your quality of life much better if you take the time to take care of yourself.