Happy New Year! It’s that time of year again when "resolutionaries" sit back and reflect on the past and possibilities for the future. Many will make commitments to lifestyle changes that will improve confidence, make them healthier, and bring peace of mind. While general changes such as not smoking, saving money, and exercising are well known, older adults have unique needs that require specific attention for improving their quality of living.
Dr. Alicia
Arbaje from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine knows what older adults need and
has created a list of the top ten resolutions they should implement if they
haven’t already. Briefly stated, they include the following list, but I highly
recommend that you view the short (3:15) video for her helpful comments about
each resolution. Several need further explanation. Do you have any
more suggestions?
1)
Get
vaccinated.
2)
Get
screened.
3)
Clean
house to prevent falls.
4)
Improve
sleep patterns.
5)
Do
advance directives.
6)
Volunteer.
7)
Update
health records.
8)
Schedule
a medication check-up.
9)
Decide
if you need a geriatrician.
10) Get moving.
Frances
Shani Parker, Author
Becoming Dead Right: A Hospice Volunteer
in Urban Nursing Homes is available in paperback and e-book
editions in America and other countries at online and offline booksellers.
Interesting!
ReplyDelete