Aging Does Not Equal Poor Health

It is known that our nation is fast approaching an aging revolution. By the year 2030, the population of adults 65 and older will double to close to 70 million people. One out of every five Americans will be considered a “senior citizen”. But with the growing elderly population comes a growing burden on our public health and health care systems and facilities. Are these systems going to be reliable when you or your loved one is in need of first rate care for treatment of their illness or condition?
You can eliminate the guess work of the quality of care you or your parent is going to receive by taking preventative measures to decrease the chance of illness or disability. Poor health does not have to be consequence of getting older. A healthy lifestyle such as increased physical activity, healthy diet and the exclusion of tobacco is encouraged. Another step to take is using early detection practices for breast, colonic and cervical cancers, diabetes and depression.

Helping with Exercise

I just posted a new article in the Advice section of my site, www.fenwaymedical.com, detailing a study published by NIH (National Institutes of Health) about exercise and the elderly. A case study was done using diagnosed obese men and women, ages 60 to 80, that shows that increased aerobic activity, resistance training and a healthy diet increases motor skills and decreases the risk of diabetes in the elderly. Check it out with the rest of the caregiver advice that we have to offer.