A Guide To Staying Healthy As A Senior

As you age, it is simply a fact of life that your body will start not to work as well as it used to. This can lead to an inability to stay as healthy as you once were. However, it is still important to stay as healthy as possible to feel good about yourself and prevent any further issues. 

Here is a guide from Alfix with top tips for staying healthy as a senior. 

Eating & Drinking 

This might seem obvious and a tip to take into account at any age, but a balanced diet is essential for staying healthy. It can provide you with all the energy you need, and prevent illness if you eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and wholegrains. Try to steer away from saturated fats and sugars in high quantities, and make sure to stay hydrated. 

Don’t worry, we’re not telling you not to drink, but try to keep a few days a week alcohol-free, and don’t exceed the recommended daily limit. This should give your liver time to recover from the effects. 

Stay Active 

Exercise can help you remain strong and healthy. While you might not have the ability to exercise as heavily as you once did, even simple workouts like going for a walk or lifting weights from a chair can help. Exercise can lower your risk of heart disease, obesity, stroke and even cancer, as well as having great benefits to your mental health. 

Utilise The Help Available 

Many people are too proud to ask for help, but doing so will make your life a lot easier. Book regular routine tests with your doctor to check things such as your cholesterol and blood pressure. If your results are abnormal, they can then help you figure out the next steps. You can also benefit from a free seasonal flu jab once you reach 65, and free eye tests if you are over 60. 

Stairlift Rental In Worcester 

Staying healthy means making sure you take care of your body. And while staying active can help a lot, you must also take care to not exert yourself unnecessarily. One way to avoid this is by utilising a stairlift in your home. Descending and ascending the stairs can cause a lot of strain on your body, and taking away this strain can help you stay healthier for longer and have energy to spare with other tasks, 

Here at Alfix, we provide new, used and reconditioned stairlifts in Worcester to customers who need them. We offer stairlift rental for all time periods, so whether you need a short rental to recover from a fall or a more permanent solution, we are happy to help. 

If you’d like to find out more about how we can help, get in touch today on 01905 630133.