4 Things Seniors Need To Improve Their Health And Wellness
When seniors are aging in place they need to pay as much attention to their emotional health and wellness as they do to their physical health and wellness. The two things really go hand in hand. When seniors feel good physically and mentally they are able to do the things they love to do and focus on finding purpose and enjoying life as they get older. But often seniors struggle to find a balance after they retire because they have lost their usual routine and their reason to get up and leave the house every day. Seniors who are struggling with health and wellness these need four things to regain physical and emotional health and wellness:
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy doesn’t feel like therapy, but it has a vital impact on seniors’ ability to live independently and stay well. Occupational therapy consists of exercises that feel more like games. They help seniors improve and maintain physical dexterity, grip strength, and the ability to move. But they also help seniors retain cognitive skills, reasoning, and information processing. Every senior should be doing occupational therapy so that they can stay independent.
Exercise
Exercise is essential for seniors that want to stay healthy as they get older. Studies show that as seniors get older seniors who have spent years doing regular exercise maintain their mobility, strength, and physical health at greater rates than seniors who didn’t exercise regularly. The best way for seniors to make exercise a habit is to find something they really enjoy and do that as often as possible. Taking long walks, going on hikes, swimming, cycling, playing golf, and other activities are all good exercise for seniors. Seniors may want to take some exercise classes so that they can try different activities to find one or two that they really like if they have never really liked to exercise.
Hobbies
Physical health is important, but so is mental health. That’s why seniors who want to stay happy and healthy as they age should develop some hobbies. Sometimes seniors can pick up hobbies they used to do and find that they still enjoy them. Other times seniors may want to try several different types of hobbies so they can find something they really connect with. Continuing education classes, museums with art classes, and even restaurants with cooking classes are all good opportunities for seniors to try out different activities on a short-term basis to see what they enjoy doing.
Social Connections
Seniors also need to have a good social support system to keep them emotionally well. Seniors can rely on their adult children for some of their social connections, but they also need to connect with their peers. Senior centers are a fantastic resource for seniors who want to make friends, take some classes, and have a place to go to socially interact. Many seniors find that they can build an active and fulfilling social life by going to their local senior center.
If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring occupational therapy in Glenolden, PA, and the surrounding area, please contact the friendly staff at Suma Home Care. (484) 206-4544
Ibrahim recently completed a Professional Certificate in Management; He is currently pursuing a Masters in Business Administrations (MBA) at a prestigious university in the UK.
With their passion for helping others and a strong background in customer services and clinical care, Ibrahim and his wife started assisting individuals in their homes.
Since started and operating Suma Home Care in 2010 in the basement of their home, Suma Home Care has provided professionals who work endlessly in providing clients with the highest quality of care, while enabling clients to maintain dignity, comfort and safety in their homes.
Suma Home Care, serves four counties in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia. Ibrahim is firmly connected to his local community and is always looking for ways to give back whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Ibrahim enjoys spending time with his wife and children, travelling and enjoys sports.
Mariama Suma-Keita BSN RN
Born in Sierra Leone west Africa, relocated to America in 1999 from a civil war and settled since in the U.S.A as a Naturalized citizen Graduated from National school of nursing with an associate , and completed BSN in Nursing from Immaculata University graduated with Honor roll Alpha Lambda sigma, After escaping the war served as a refugee nurse in Gambia and Guinea to other displaced refugees before coming to America.
In the states started in Homecare then then transition into hospital, worked in Jefferson hospital as a Registered nurse on Tele and general medsurg floor, also worked in Einstein hospital as an oncology transplant nurse , I realized that I enjoy working with patients so much and believe in quality and compassionate care one at a time dealing with an holistic approach in caring for patients and family in a familiar environment called home , I see the impact and progress when they’re home , it makes them feel relax and progress fast with recovering at home. As a nurse and entrepreneur I understand that dedication to meeting people and families needs is a priority, and able to foster relationships with family and patients that is professional and friendly to help them stay and settled home as a desire.
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