Senior Care Advice

Many people fear that when they grow older the will have many years of poor health and a bad quality of life due to loss of independence, mobility challenges, and mental and physical health challenges.  Yet the truth is this does not need to be the case.  Many difficulties associated today with growing older are manageable and even preventable. When adults grow older and remain active they can have an overall health benefit both today and tomorrow.

Why Seniors Should Care

Today people live longer than they used to.  Today those who reach age 65+ can expect to live approximately 20 more years on average. The simple fact is that lack of interest in personal wellbeing results in reduced ability and independence and quality of life.  Here are some senior healthcare facts:

• Chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and chronic lower respiratory disease are increasing in number.
• Often chronic conditions are preventable with a healthy diet and exercise.
• 38 percent of adults aged 65 or older are obese
• Under 15 percent of adults ages 65+ engage in exercise.

To live healthy in our elderly years – change needs to happen.

Motivating Change

Perhaps the greatest motivator for change is the perceived control over one’s health. As a home care agency in Dayton, OH we regularly see seniors who with an increase in activity can live healthier and happier lives.  By making a decision to be healthier and do the hard work to get better, seniors are empowered.  This not only lifts their physical health but their emotional and mental health as well. Simple education and a little bit of encouragement can be a major motivating factor for seniors to take the necessary steps to make their life better.

Golden Heart Senior Care of Dayton, OH provides home care to the following cities of Ohio:

Beavercreek, Bellbrook, Brookville, Centerville, Clayton, Dayton, Eaton, Englewood, Enon, Farmersville, Franklin, Germantown, Huber Heights, Kettering, Lebanon, Lewisburg, Mason, Miami Township, Miamisburg, Middletown, Monroe, Moraine, New Carlisle, Oakwood, Riverside, Springboro, Springfield, Sugarcreek Township, Sugarcreek, Tipp City, Troy, Union, Vandalia, Washington Township, Waynesville, West Carrollton, West Chester, West Milton, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Xenia, Yellow Springs, Ohio