Are you worried you or your elderly loved one is not aging as well as
they could be? Staying active mentally, physically and socially is
crucial to maintaining quality of life especially at an advanced age.
Here are some ways to ensure healthy aging:
Mind
Our brain is stimulated by regular activities such as reading, writing and puzzle solving. Keeping the mind challenged and sharp slows the onset of cognitive impairment such as memory loss. You may consider these activities as granted but as we age it becomes even more vital to maintain that regular brain stimulation.
Here are few suggested mind stimulation activities by us:
• Learn to play a musical instrument or learn a new language
• Sustainable hobbies: quilting, photography, reading, writing letters or journal entries, painting, or playing word games
• Tap into spirituality, including meditation, stress reduction, prayer or contemplation activities
Body
Keeping your brain and body sharp involves a lifestyle of wellness and well-being. This includes eating a healthy and well-balanced diet while also staying active. As we age it can be harder to engage in basic activities such as walking, sitting down or standing up without assistance. One way to minimize the need for assistance or to prevent the need for assistance as long as possible is to participate in physical activity every day such as:
• Yoga
• Stretching
• Walking
• Swimming
Social Activity
Social interaction is a great way to keep your body and mind active. So, it is advised to get engaged in life through community involvement, opportunities and interacting with others to find purposefulness in life. We also suggest the following:
• Joining a book club
• Volunteering
• Joining a fitness class
• Choosing hobbies that are not always solitary
At United Methodist Homes, all of our communities maintain a wide variety of optional programs dedicated to keeping seniors active and strong. To find out more about healthy senior assisted living at United Methodist Homes visit http://www.umh-nj.org
Mind
Our brain is stimulated by regular activities such as reading, writing and puzzle solving. Keeping the mind challenged and sharp slows the onset of cognitive impairment such as memory loss. You may consider these activities as granted but as we age it becomes even more vital to maintain that regular brain stimulation.
Here are few suggested mind stimulation activities by us:
• Learn to play a musical instrument or learn a new language
• Sustainable hobbies: quilting, photography, reading, writing letters or journal entries, painting, or playing word games
• Tap into spirituality, including meditation, stress reduction, prayer or contemplation activities
Body
Keeping your brain and body sharp involves a lifestyle of wellness and well-being. This includes eating a healthy and well-balanced diet while also staying active. As we age it can be harder to engage in basic activities such as walking, sitting down or standing up without assistance. One way to minimize the need for assistance or to prevent the need for assistance as long as possible is to participate in physical activity every day such as:
• Yoga
• Stretching
• Walking
• Swimming
Social Activity
Social interaction is a great way to keep your body and mind active. So, it is advised to get engaged in life through community involvement, opportunities and interacting with others to find purposefulness in life. We also suggest the following:
• Joining a book club
• Volunteering
• Joining a fitness class
• Choosing hobbies that are not always solitary
At United Methodist Homes, all of our communities maintain a wide variety of optional programs dedicated to keeping seniors active and strong. To find out more about healthy senior assisted living at United Methodist Homes visit http://www.umh-nj.org
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