Homecare: Bone deterioration is something that many senior citizens think about.

As a family caregiver, this may be something that you want to help your elderly loved one to prevent. The good news is there are ways to slow down or stop bone loss. Read all about the tips for maintaining bone strength during the elderly years here today. Homecare providers can be a great help with this.

Regular Exercise

Your elderly loved one can maintain or improve their bone strength through regular exercise. Does this mean they have to go to the gym or work out every single day? No. However, there are some things that your elderly loved one can add to their exercise routine a few days a week. Some of these things include:

• Exercising to workout videos
• Walking on a treadmill or using an exercise bike
• Going for walks with you or a home care provider
• Swimming

These are some great exercise ideas for the elderly. If your elderly loved one enjoys sports, maybe they could also golf or play tennis.

Dieting the Healthy Way

Does your elderly loved one need to watch everything they eat in order to maintain bone strength? No. They don’t have to give up all the food crutches they have. However, research does show there are some foods that can help to boost bone health and strength. Some of the vitamins and nutrients that you and home care providers should help your elderly loved one to add to their diet include:

• Calcium
• Potassium
• Vitamin D

All these things can help with improving bone health. You can do a simple online search to find foods and drinks that have calcium, potassium, and vitamin D in them.

Having a Healthier Lifestyle

Another way that your elderly loved one can maintain bone strength is by having a healthier lifestyle overall. There are so many ways that this can be done. Some of the ideas would include:

• Getting quality sleep to allow bones to recover from the day
• Eating right and exercising regularly
• Going to social events
• Moving around throughout the day and not just when they exercise
• Not using alcohol and not smoking

These are all tips that can help your elderly loved one to have a healthier lifestyle. Research shows that each one of these things can help to boost bone strength and improve overall bone health.

Homecare: Conclusion

Are you trying to help your elderly loved one boost their bone strength? If so, you should start by having them do one of the things noted above. If they can make one of these tips a habit, that can be a great start in keeping their bones strong and healthy. Homecare providers can help your senior with this.

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 Oakwood, GA, and surrounding areas.
Call (770) 965.4004 for more information.

We provide home care in  Braselton, Buford, Dacula, Duluth, Flowery Branch, Gainesville, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Oakwood, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Barrow County, Forsyth County, Gwinnett County, Hall County, Jackson County, North Fulton County.

Sources

https://www.bones.nih.gov/health-info/bone/bone-health/exercise/exercise-your-bone-health
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/bone-health/art-20045060

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Valerie Darling

Founder, Owner at Home Care Matters

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.”

You can reach Valerie by email (Valerie@homecarematters.com) or in our office (770.965.4004).

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