Senior Sunrise

My great-grandma is currently 99 years old and still has the vigor and tenacity of someone in their 80’s. One of the keys to her longevity is implementing and maintaining a stringent senior health management plan. There are a few simple things she does that keep her going and in good physical shape.

Every morning she makes sure to do a little light exercise, which usually just means walking a few blocks. For her though, this small amount of exercise is enough. She also fills her diet with healthy foods like fruits and vegetables, staying away from excess sugary foods.

Good digestion is something we took for granted when we were younger.  Now, that we have a few years behind us we somehow remember all the little things that our parents and elders told us regarding our eating habits.  Seniors and caregivers, here are a few reminders that can make a difference. 

Don’t sleep immediately - The food we intake will not be able to digest properly.  Thus will elad to gastric and infection in our intestine.

Dont’ walk about - People always say that after a meal walk a hundred steps and you will live till 99. In actual fact this is not true.  Walking will cause the digestive system to be unable to absorb the nutrition from the food we intake.

Don’t bathe - Bathing will cause the increase of blood flow to the hands, legs & body thus the amount of blood around the stomach will therefore decrease.  This will weaken thedigestive system in our stomach.

Don’t loosen your belt - Loosening the belt after a meal will easily cause the intestine to be twisted and blocked.

Don’t drink tea - Because tea leaves contain a high content of acid.  This substance will cause the protein content in the food we consome to be hardened, and therefore difficult to digest.

Don’t eat fruits immediately - Immediately eating fruit after meals will cause stomach to be bloated with air.  Therefore, take fruit 1-2 hours after a meal or 1 hour before a meal.

Many people aren’t thrilled about the prospect of getting older. Inevitably, your health will begin to slowly deteriorate and you will be unable to do some of the activities you could when you were young and spry. Just because you are entering your Golden Years, however, doesn’t mean you have to stop having fun.

 This should be the best time of your life, when you get to enjoy retirement and spend time with your loved ones. Once you hit 65, you will be eligible for senior discounts at many restaurants and entertainment venues. Use this opportunity to go out more and do some things you may not have been able to afford in earlier years.