Nurse practitioners provide advice for seniors to stay healthy in 2015
This “Nurse Practioners Top Ten Senior Health Tips” discussion is brought to you by Matrix Medical Network.
Let’s make 2015 the year where our resolutions finally stick. Here are some valuable tips from Matrix Medical Network, providing free health assessments by Nurse Practitioners for eligible seniors, on how to have a healthy and happy 2015.
Nurse Practitioners Top Ten Senior Health Tips
EXERCISE IS KEY
- Visit Your Doctor: Before starting an exercise program, it is important to get the “okay” from your physician.
- Set Goals: Start off slow to build up to 30 minutes of exercise, 5 days a week.
- Pay Attention to Your Body: It’s important that you listen to your body and not overdo it.
- Adjust Your Work Out: If you notice shortness of breath, dizziness, chest pain, or even tender joints, you may want to touch base with your doctor.
PROPER PORTIONS
- Plate Size: Try using a smaller plate for your food.
- Don’t Rush: Sit down and eat your food slowly.
MENTAL WELLNESS
- Keep Your Mind Active: Maintain intellectual and social stimulation such as discussion groups and card games.
- Talk to a Trained Professional: Depression among older adults is very common. Talking to a counselor or psychologist is a good resource to find ways to deal with daily stress.
And two additional tips by the Chief Blonde:
CARE
- Consider in-home care: Seniors may thrive in their own environment
- Keep care affordable to reduce stress: in-home care is often covered at no cost to eligible health plan members.
Nurse Practioner Facts: In-home Care solution
Matrix Medical Network provides in-home care using board-certified, local nurse practitioners to visit eligible health plan members nationwide at no cost to them. Providing in-home care helps to address health needs from medication adherence to environmental factors that impact overall wellbeing. Matrix strives to make healthcare more affordable and convenient, while also maintaining the highest quality of care.
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These are such great tips. I am a nurse and do know how important this is. Thank you so much for sharing
We will be needing a lot of nurse practitioners as our population ages. There won’t be enough doctors to go around. Thank you for the tips.
Thank you for the information. I know that we have this to look foward to also.
Sad to say that my 88 year old Dad is really starting to show his age. Good tips.
Kinda scary to think we’re growing older as members of the nursing profession is diminishing!
Thanks for the useful information and tips. It’s hard when parents get to this situation
My grandmother is really independent and is doing well now, but she is 87 and I do see her needing some help in the future.
It’s hard to think my parents need this info – and while today they don’t, it will be soon. Thanks for the tips.
My dad’s mom is a feisty 88 and living on her own still but this is a conversation we had recently after she wrecked her car. She is still ok on her own but probably only for another year or so.
Great tips! I don’t know of any right now, but in the coming years, there will be a ton! There are benefits to living in the comforts of home versus a nursing home.
This is such a great article, thanks for sharing. I know a few seniors that could use care like this.
Great tips for senior health care. I think I would prefer to be at home when I get older as well.
Thank you for sharing this! My friend’s mom just fell and it’s so hard to know what’s right for her as she ages. I will pass this info along!
Oh what great tips. My in-laws live with us and I am always on them to keep a good outlook on life. Thanks so much for sharing these.
I’ve seen family members forget about keeping active as they age. Yet, the ones who did seemed to postpone some of the same ailments longer.
Right now, I don’t have any family or friends in need of in home care. However, I can see how quickly that might change with my parents in their 70s now.
My mom passed away last Christmas at the age of 80. Towards the end, she really needed help and I wish we would have hired someone for her.
My grandmother could probably benefit from this. She’s still mobile, unfortunately, she’s mobile enough to get into trouble, but too weak to get out of it.
Thanks for sharing this article with us! Aging is a difficult thing, especially for those who start to loose their mobility or cognitive function.
These are fantastic tips. Home health care is actually very beneficial! My family has always gone this route.
My mom is only 63, but she is very sick and could definitley use home health care. She won’t because she is stubborn, though.
Maybe keep it in mind as a possible solution in case she realizes that she needs it Robin. SHelley