2. Abandoning physical activity completely
While avoiding lifting heavy weights or running marathons is forbidden, ignoring physical activity completely is one of the activities that pose risks for seniors.
A lack of physical activity, even at a very minimal level, can deteriorate your mobility, independence, and overall health. Daily physical activity that is appropriate for one’s ability can greatly improve well-being.
Yoga, a stroll in the closest park to the neighborhood, or a bit of stretching are all great ways to maintain muscular strength, improve circulation, and keep active—all of which improve senior quality of life.
3. Saying “no” to appliances that can help you (walkers, hearing aids or a cane)
For a lot of us being dependent on various appliances makes us look weak and vulnerable. But in reality, all these adaptive devices like hearing aids, a cane, or a walker can be our friends in need, especially after a certain age. And there is no shame in using them!
Adaptive equipment may have a significant impact on safety and freedom. They’re simple items that allow seniors to continue participating in everyday activities and social gatherings. Using these tools can help you live safer, more accident-free lives by improving mobility, preventing falls, and creating a better living environment without asking for other people’s help.
6 Responses
These 10 warning points about abandoning and surrendering to neglect
and inactivity, in the advanced ,70+ years of age season of life in particular, is very
helpful advice . Unfortunately, I witnessed many of these neglectful
pitfalls of old age happen to my own
father as he literally fell victim to his own
inactivity . Defying the odds., he actually
lived to the very old age of 97 before his bodily abilities gradually but surely
dissipated until he could no longer
function and it took his life from him. I now see this as a warning to me to not
fall into the same traps as I approach the
age of 70 years old in just 3 more years from now.
I appreciate this very much. I am guilty of some. I particularly appreciate the suggestion on exercise and will pay more attention to what I do at the gym.
Makes people over 70 sound like doddering old fools. How about useful advise like this, “When cliimbing Kilimanjaro, don’t refuse the walking poles because you’re afraid you’ll look weak. Avoid fractures, ask for the poles. “
Don’t worry, be happy!
I am 71 years old, and I don’t have any support at all from my two adult sons, of whom I cared for without the financial support from their Fathers. My eldest son is a single Dad, and he allows his daughter to disrespect me, and my youngest continues to call me a bitch just because we are living in his home. They eat my food and keep the home very dirty, and when I would say something to my younger son, who owns the home, he would tell me to get my bitch ass out of his house. When I ask my ten-year-old granddaughter to pick up after herself, her Dad would be sitting there and does nothing about it. I contracted an infection around the stents in my heart last year, in December, and it was because of the mold in my son’s house. They don’t care, and I have no relatives here in the USA and have been alone by myself as long as I can remember. I’ve contacted the department of aging only for them to not render any help to me. I am tired and I cannot afford rthe price of rent.
This took common sense on my part and that was rare for me – at fifty years old, I quit smoking, made it the enemy, refused to let it dominate my needs and quit drinking alcohol, and I never was a heavy drinker, out all night and probably two mixed drinks in four hours….. I still rake leaves, vacuum, etc. etc. kept house and trim bushes, use the trimmer to cut lawn, no effort and stop every twenty mins. for water and rest on a bench……. take my time and I sleep like a baby with activity, as long as I tell myself to take breaks,……. that’s some Great Grandma advice. and i’m 83 years old with multiple vitamins every day and Blood Pressure Pills, Calcium and Potassium and Water Retention pills that eliminate fluid in my system…….. doing very well,,,,, Maddie Brocki.