Exercise: Many elderly people spend hours worrying about experiencing declines in their cognitive functions.

This is normal. Everyone has changes in their brain as they get older. Thankfully, there are some things a person can do to help reduce these changes and even improve their brain health. Keep reading to learn more about how you can help your elderly loved ones stay young by improving their heart and body health.

Working Out

Studies show that physical activity can improve a person’s physical, mental, and overall well-being. This is why, as a family caregiver, it is important to encourage your elderly loved one to work out. Exercise can increase oxygen to and from their brain. It can also reduce the risk of your elderly loved one getting certain diseases. Many experts suggest that even a small walk every day can help keep a person’s brain young and healthy.

Challenge the Brain

It is important to remind your elderly loved ones that they need to challenge their brain. Some people even say “use it or lose it”. There are many ways for a person to challenge their brain. Some of the ways your elderly loved one can do this include the following:

• Doing mental math
• Taking part in quizzes
• Playing word games
• Arts and crafts
• Painting

The main idea when choosing activities is to stimulate the brain by using it on a regular basis. It might even be helpful if you or an elder care provider did some of these activities with your elderly loved one.

Get Enough Quality Sleep

Although experts can’t quite explain the reason behind it, some studies indicate that quality sleep is also good for the brain. For most people, 7 to 8 hours of quality sleep each night can help the brain to function in a positive manner. As a family caregiver, you might want to help your elderly loved one come up with a bedtime routine. This can help them to get the sleep their brain needs to properly function.

Eat Brain Foods

Many experts believe that certain foods can have a negative effect on the brain. On the other hand, many experts insist that some foods can improve the overall functions of the brain. Some of the foods that can be good for the brain include the following:

• Broccoli
• Spinach
• Tomatoes
• Berries
• Fish

If you want to help your elderly loved one to improve memory issues and overall brain quality, these are the foods they should be eating.

Exercise: Conclusion

Improving heart, body, and brain health can be done. By following the tips above, you can help your elderly loved one to feel young for longer. If needed, you can talk to your elderly loved one’s doctor about specific health concerns you have for your loved one. Be sure to double-check with your senior’s doctor before any exercise routines.

The staff at Home Care Matters is available to talk with you and your family about all of your needs. Home Care Matters is a home care agency providing quality and affordable Homecare in Lawrenceville, GA, and surrounding areas. Call (770) 965.4004 for more information.

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https://www.health.harvard.edu/

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Valerie was born in Miami, FL and after a few family moves, grew up locally in the Marietta, GA area.Valerie is the oldest of 4 (3 younger brothers).She is married and has one child.Valerie is the Founder, Owner and CEO of Home Care Matters.Valerie’s mom, Dee, is the inspiration and primary driver as the how and why the business was born.Valerie says, “My mom is never far from our thoughts.Mom was an integral part of developing and starting HCM before she passed away.Our goal is to stay true to her memory and continue to honor her with the love, values, and ethics she taught us.”

Valerie has the unique experience with home care as she has experienced it from both ends of the spectrum, as a caregiver and as needing care herself as a cancer survivor. Valerie says, “Taking care of someone you love is a physically, mentally and demanding labor of love.Taking care of my mom was the hardest thing I have ever done. It has given me an insight and perspective not many people understand unless you are doing it or have done it.I loved taking care of my mom.I love helping others take care of their love ones too.And now that I’ve been sick, it’s given me a whole new level of empathy and understanding for those who are sick and need help.”

Valerie’s schedule varies daily, but she loves visiting with our clients, families, caregivers, our network partners and being in the office.Says Valerie, “Every day is different, but I wake up excited about what we do, inspired by our team, clients and caregivers.I strive to be a resource to the community.I love my team and I love what we do every day. I like to think my mom would be proud.”

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