Everyone should prioritize their health, and it’s even more important to do so as you get older. Dealing with a physical or cognitive disability brings plenty of challenges, but those can be overcome in different ways by staying active, eating a healthy diet, and getting plenty of rest. No matter your situation, developing and maintaining healthy habits can benefit your health in multiple ways. Here are some tips to consider.
Prioritize Eating Healthy
Developing healthy habits often start at the kitchen table. It’s too easy to grab unhealthy snacks throughout the day or overeat at the dinner table. Going on a diet that excludes many of your favorite foods usually isn’t sustainable. However, putting together a balanced diet with a mixture of plants, meats, dairy, whole grains, and more can improve your health in many ways. And when you eat a balanced diet, you might feel like you have more energy throughout the day to stay active.
Stay Active
Physical activity is crucial for everyone, no matter how old you are. According to the American Heart Association, two and a half hours of moderate exercising per week is ideal for adults. It’s important for your heart health, but you may be surprised at how much it boosts your emotional health as well. These physical activities don’t have to be strenuous. Going on walks or doing stretching exercises is sufficient for meeting your activity goals. Feel free to push yourself a little harder as you get more stamina, but don’t overdo it to the point where you could hurt yourself.
Establish A Good Bedtime Routine
Sleep is essential for our mental health. Getting at least seven hours of sleep every night can help you feel rested throughout the day and in a good spot mentally. Establishing a bedtime routine is important even for adults, so know your limits and go to bed when it’s time. Of course, there might be some situations where you don’t get as much sleep as you need, but those isolated situations shouldn’t impact your overall health much. Get back to your routine of getting 7-8 hours of sleep every night, and your overall health will benefit.
Seek Assistance When Needed
It’s sometimes human nature to not want to ask for help regardless of how much you need it. As you get older, it’s particularly crucial to seek assistance when needed. This could be anything from helping you do stretches, preparing food, finding the right mobility equipment, or just talking to improve your mental health. The key is understanding what will help you be in a better place emotionally and not being shy about asking for assistance. Plenty of people are here to help you to ensure your overall health remains good.
Next Day Access is here to help remove physical barriers so you can improve your health. Staying active is essential to a person’s overall health, and we offer a variety of mobility products and devices to keep you moving. Don’t hesitate to contact us to see how we can help.
