Research is showing that lifestyle choices can lead to a healthy body and fit mind as well. What do these smart choices involve? Eldercare Locator has recently released a brochure providing guidance to help each of us make good decisions about our brain health with each passing year. They outline the actions we can take including:
Take Charge: with health screenings, managing health conditions and talking with health care practitioners about our medications and possible side effects.
Eat Right: try to maintain a balanced diet of fruit and vegetables, grains, lean meats and low-fat dairy.
Get Moving: being physically active can help reduce conditions that can harm brain health, and it may help improve connections among our brain cells.
Drink Moderately, If At All: staying away from alcohol can actually reverse brain related issues.
Don’t Smoke: non-smokers have a lower risk of heart attacks, strokes and lung disease which can lead to weakened brain health.
Be Safe: take a falls prevention class and exercise to improve your balance and strength.
Think and Connect: Exercise your mind by reading, playing games, learning something new and being social. Seniors who are active and engaged with others report being happier and healthier.
For information about the programs that help keep the residents fit at The Atrium, independent living, contact our marketing representative at 207-221-7100.