How To Live A Happier Life As You Age

Aging is a natural process and
it happens to us all. As we age, people often find that they cannot do many of
the things they could do when they were younger. It is therefore necessary for
the elderly to make adjustments for any illnesses or deficiencies that exist.
But it is possible to live a balanced and happy life in later years.



If an elderly person needs a Lincoln
Home Care aide, the aide should make an assessment of the elderly person's
needs. The patient may be disabled, recovering from a serious accident or
illness. He may be chronically ill or even terminally ill. In any of these
cases, physician and nursing care should be scheduled. The physical, occupational
or speech therapy needs should be considered. Nutritional support can be
provided for through home-delivered meals.

Pharmaceuticals are often
necessary, and can be prescribed by the physician. The nurse can provide
instruction about any necessary medical equipment and supplies. The Lincoln
In-Home Care aide can provide companionship, assistance with activities of
daily living and even help with transportation. All these activities are
designed to help the home bound patient to the highest level of functioning
possible so that he can pursue an independent lifestyle.



If that independence can be achieved, there are a number of things that an
elderly patient can do to achieve a happier life as he ages.



1) Exercise daily. Staying fit and eating right helps older individuals live
longer, more productive lives. A walking and weightlifting program could be
instituted. A diet that is abundant in fish, chicken, low fat meats, fruits and
vegetables should be considered.



2) Spend time with your family, friends and other loved ones. We only live once
and our relationships should be ones filled with love.



3) Play with small children. This helps to build important bonds between the
young and the old. It helps the elderly to feel young again. It is a lot of
fun, too.



4) Develop a hobby. If it is the right one, it will bring much happiness into a
person's life. Activities like reading, bicycling, playing an instrument,
walking, fishing, cooking, bird watching, playing bingo, and ballroom dancing
could be enjoyed by the elderly.



5) If possible, travel with friends. Seeing the world is a wonderful way to
spend retirement.



6) It is vitally important to stay busy. If possible, Lincoln
Live-In Care clients should try to find work that suits their interests and
abilities. Being actively employed is the best way for them to make money and
be of some benefit to their employers and the community.



If the client is bedridden, it will not be possible to pursue some of the
suggestions. But the point is to help the client achieve the highest level of
functioning possible so that he can pursue an independent lifestyle.