Most people have heard about arthritis, even knowing friends and family members who deal with the pain of arthritis. This joint condition causes pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility, sometimes on a constant basis. Arthritis poses significant challenges for aging adults, but there are proactive steps they can take to reduce complications and improve overall quality of life. Home care assistance can be a huge help with some of these steps.
Adopt Arthritis-friendly Exercise Habits
With the approval of doctors, exercise is a great way to fight back against arthritis. Seniors must choose exercises that are easy on the joints and that help to improve range of motion, flexibility, and strength. Low-impact activities like walking, swimming, yoga, and tai chi are some of the best ones to consider. Many of these activities help to reduce both pain and inflammation while also being easy on the joints and improving muscle strength.
Consider Dietary Changes
Some arthritis sufferers find that making dietary changes can also help with pain and inflammation. Depending on what seniors are already eating, small changes like adding more fruits and vegetables is an easy way to start out. Adding foods like fatty fish, nuts, seeds, and olive oil adds healthy fats to the diet that can help with arthritis pain. Seniors should talk to their doctors about both dietary changes and adding exercise, just to make sure they’re making the right changes.
Talk to Doctors about Supplements
Another topic to take to the doctor’s office is whether supplements are a good idea. Seniors may already be taking medications for their arthritis. Some supplements, like omega-3 fatty acids, turmeric, and glucosamine might be ones that seniors are considering taking. Their doctors can help them to determine if this is a good idea for their unique situations.
Prioritize Self-care
It’s always a good idea for seniors to prioritize self-care as much as they can. Some of the self-care activities seniors should consider include reducing stress, finding ways to naturally reduce pain, and learning to relax more. Conserving their energy may also be important, and elder care providers can help with that. Home care assistance can take care of more arduous activities like cooking, light housekeeping, and more, allowing seniors to focus on what helps them to feel better.
Get Help from Home Care Assistance
Seniors may need a lot more help around the house than they realize, especially during an arthritis flare. Family caregivers, other family members, and friends may be able to offer some help when they’re available, but they may not always be able to be there. That’s when home care assistance can be a consistent source of help that seniors can rely on every single day.
Managing arthritis means tackling the symptoms on a variety of fronts. Home care assistance can help seniors to understand what helps them the most as they try many of these different ideas as well as their doctors’ recommendations to help them battle arthritis. Over time, finding the right combination can make a world of difference in how seniors feel.
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 home care assistance in Braselton, GA, and the surrounding areas. Call (770) 965-4004 for more information.
We provide elder 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.
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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