The Way to Live a Healthy Life

 

Join a senior center or support group are two good ways to connect with old friends or make new friends.   Support groups or even the staff at a senior center can be very helpful for you or a loved one when dealing with a critical illness or one of lifes changes.  We all will experience changes in our lives as no one is immune to them no matter what. So social connections are important.

 

Spend time together with at least one person daily.   Whatever your living or work situation, you should not be alone day after day.  Phone or email contact is not a substitute for spending time with other men and women.  Regular face-to-face contact helps you ward off depression and stay positive.

 

One of the greatest challenges of aging is the way your support network varies.  Staying connected isn't always easy as you grow old--even for those who have always had an active social life.  Career changes, retirement, illness, death, and moves from the local area can eliminate close friends and family. So get involved with community resources or consider moving to a retirement community or one of the various assisted living options in your area.  They offer opportunities to reconnect with new and old friends and can really make a positive change in your life so don't be afraid.  

 

It is essential to figure out ways to reach out and relate to other people, regardless of whether or not you live with a spouse or spouse.  Together with regular exercise, remaining social can have the most impact on your health as you get older.  With an array of people that you can turn to for business and support as you age is a buffer from depression, loneliness, disability, hardship, and isolation.

 

Volunteering is a natural approach to meet others interested in similar pursuits or that share similar values.  Even if your freedom becomes limited, you can get involved by volunteering on the phone.  Volunteering can be a way to help you lift your spirits by helping others, it moves you from focusing on your lifes challanges to ways to help others.  If you are not ready to move to a retirement community yet consider volunteering at one or at a hospital or other healthcare facility a happy smiling face can do wonders for you and the people your there to help.

 

Connect regularly with family and friends.   Spend time with people you enjoy and who make you feel upbeat.  It may be a neighbor who you like to exercise with, a lunch date with an older friend, or even shopping with your children.  Even when you aren't close by, email or call frequently to maintain relationships fresh.

 

The good thing is that there are lots of ways to make a difference with both men and women.  It doesn't matter what you do, so long as you Escape the house (if possible) and interact:

 

Make an effort to create new friends.   As you lose people in your circle, it is vital to make new connections so your circle doesn't dwindle.   Younger friends can reenergize you and also help you see life from a new perspective.

 

Here at A Caring Hand for Mom (and Dad) we are here to help you with resources to live a long and healthy life.  Our services are free to our clients so don't be afraid to call if we don't know the answer to your question we will direct you to someone who may.  We help clients find assisted Living in Scottsdale and Assisted Living in Phoenix Arizona as well as towns throughout the valley and state.

So call us at 800-881-7706