Keep moving. It’s been said by everyone from the Dalai Lama to Michelle Obama yet for seniors, it can still be hard to get going. If you’re feeling like you don’t have the motivation to get moving you have to understand that motivation isn’t going to fall right into your lap. Motivation is often something that you have to make yourself, making the choice to get moving will start to follow with the motivation you’re hoping for, But it all starts with the choice to get up and get moving. Here are some ways to get moving and get the motivation flowing. Lace-up your Walking Shoes Put on your walking shoes and step outside. Sometimes it’s a matter of telling yourself to walk for just five minutes, and then once you’re out there walking you start feeling good, and you add on another five minutes. This can continue until you’ve walked for thirty minutes or so, meanwhile, you’ve had no motivation to walk five minutes but you did it anyway. Now we want to be clear, if you’re in any kind of pain or have difficulty breathing please get help – this is not the time to be moving. Practice Safe Sun Enjoy the sun safely, spending time outside can be great for motivation. Make sure you dress appropriately and use sunscreen, lightweight long sleeve shirts, and a sun hat. Everyone can agree that it’s easier to move when you feel good, and being outside, especially after a long winter gives you that feel-good feeling you need to get motivated. When you get yourself outside you might notice the garden needs a little weeding and a second later you’ve got your hands in the dirt! Motivation at its finest. Stay Motivated and Accountable Picking an activity you actually like will help you stay motivated, and joining in an activity as a group can help hold you accountable. Any activity is better when you can enjoy it with good company, get some friends involved and get moving together. Try out different activities until you find one you like, some examples could be yoga or dancing. Lighter Meals Eating a lighter diet in the summer months can help you stay moving and keep you feeling motivated. Heavy winter meals will slow you down. We recommend eating seasonal fruits and vegetables and drinking a lot of water. It’s especially easy for seniors to get dehydrated, so keeping track of your water intake might be necessary to make sure you’re staying hydrated. If you’re looking for assisted living in Morris County, JCHC is the perfect place to stay moving while getting the support and care you need. With a busy group exercise schedule, you can be active with friends, and have some good laughs while doing so. If you have any questions, our experts at JCHC are here to help. We look forward to hearing from you. To know more, visit us at https://jchcorp.org/ The original blog is posted on https://jchcorp.org/go-outside-now/
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Even the most active of older adults may find it difficult to keep up with creating and eating nutritious meals. There are many reasons, such as trouble chewing, decreased sense of taste or smell, dietary restrictions, medication side effects, mobility issues or feeling lonely. However, as we age, a well-balanced and nutritious diet is vitally important to help maintain not only physical health but cognitive health as well. If you’re still not convinced, here’s how good nutrition can keep seniors independent for longer.
Incorporating the Right Foods into Senior Diets Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is the key to getting all the important vitamins and minerals. Vitamin D, calcium, and potassium are especially important for older adults who have a tendency to be deficient in all three. A great way to ensure these vitamins and minerals are incorporated is through fresh produce as opposed to canned or frozen fruits and vegetables (although those will do in a pinch). Seniors should also include a variety of high-fiber foods like beans, peas and lentils every day (whole grains are in that category) to help improve digestion, maintain a healthy weight, and reduce the risk of heart problems by moderating blood pressure and lowering high cholesterol. Senior Nutrition Recommendations from the USDA At our assisted living facility in Morris County, we follow the lead of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) when it comes to the nutrition of our senior residents. Here are their top recommendations for people who are 50 years or older:
In cold weather, soups are a great way to fill up with essential vitamins and minerals by adding legumes rich in fiber and fresh vegetables. At Lester Senior Living, our homemade soups are so popular, we stock them in our General Store, so residents can enjoy them any time in their apartments. If you’d like to sample the dining options at Lester Senior Living before moving in, we invite you to contact David Rozen to meet for a free lunch at our assisted living residence. You and your loved one can try out the delicious, kosher meals with fellow residents in our elegant dining rooms. For more information about senior meal plans and community life at Lester Senior Living, please visit our website at: https://jchcorp.org The original blog is posted on https://jchcorp.org/the-importance-of-good-nutrition-for-seniors/. Staying healthy isn’t just about living longer, it’s about living better too. Keeping active as we age is directly linked to maintaining our quality of life, as well as fighting mental and physical conditions that could limit our abilities. Unfortunately, it can become more and more of a challenge as we get older with family responsibilities, mobility issues, stress and lack of motivation. With that being said, our senior living teams at the JCHC communities have put together a list of tips to keep seniors healthy and motivated.
Lester Assisted Living, for a Healthy Life Lester is an assisted living community dedicated to helping older adults live full, happy and healthy lives. With an active community spirit, spacious apartments, great exercise programs and support services designed to maximize independence, we’re a welcoming space for seniors to really feel at home. For more information about our assisted living and senior exercise programs in NJ, please contact us today to schedule a tour or visit our website at: https://jchcorp.org Original blog posted on https://jchcorp.org/senior-health-tips-easy/ |
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