Taking care of your health as you, age is so important and there are a number of things seniors can do to ensure they age well and in a healthy manner. We discussed what older people can do to stay in shape and stay healthy with Senior Care Center and they provided us with some great nuggets.

1. Watching what you eat and drink

This can sound like an obvious thing, but it is important to follow a balanced diet if you are interested in having good health, preventing illness, and energy. The right diet is that with low saturated fat, whole grains, a lot of fruits and vegetables, oily fish, and low-fat dairy and lean meat in small amounts.

You should also be drinking water because you don’t want to be dehydrated because it will leave you feeling tired and confused. Coffee, tea, and fruit juice will also help with hydration, but you should try avoiding fizzy drinks.

If you consume alcohol, you should try keeping it to a minimum, try having two days a week where you don’t drink so as to give the liver time to recover from the effects of alcohol. You should also stay below the alcohol consumption daily limits recommended.

Even if you are careful with what you at and drink health insurance is a good idea.

2. Looking after your teeth

You should brush your teeth twice a day and floss on a daily basis. Flossing is important because it helps in preventing gum disease because it removed plaque and pieces of food between the teeth.

If you leave them to build up, you will start noticing your gums become sore or bleeding. Gum disease has been linked to conditions such as strokes, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and heart disease.

Going for regular check-ups and asking the dentist to check whether your dentures or bridges fit properly if you have them.

3. Staying active

You should exercise regularly because it will help you stay strong and healthy. Exercising has been shown to lower the risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, stroke, and even cancer. It also helps in boosting self-esteem, improving sleep, and giving you more energy.

Older adults should aim to do at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activities every week, and strength exercises two times a week.

If you see this as too much, just start small then work your way up as you gain more strength and experience the benefits of exercising.

4. Making the most of your doctor

You should have routine tests done by the doctors so they can check the cholesterol levels and blood pressure. When you have high readings on these, it increases the risk of stroke and heart disease, but there are some that can be reversed completely with medication.

When you are the doctor’s, why not ask them to give you a flu shot? If you have reached 65, it is free. This is especially important if you have a condition that results in serious problems if you happen to catch the flu.

5. Getting a vitamin boost

There are many people out there who have a deficiency of vitamin D and they don’t know it. It is estimated that half the population of adults are deficient. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to bone problems, cognitive impairment, and cardiovascular disease.

One way to boost your vitamin D is by getting 15-20 minutes of sunshine every day. Oily fish and eggs are also rich in vitamin D. You should also talk to a doctor so that they can recommend supplements.

6. Taking care of your feet

You should take good care of your feet. Apply moisturizer so as to prevent skin dryness. You should also cut your toenails straight across. Choose footwear that properly fits and supports your feet.

It can be tempting to stay in your slippers when your feet are sore, but wearing a good pair of trainers is a good idea because they provide more support.

If your feet are painful, feel very cold or hot talk to the doctor. You should also seek medical attention if you have common problems such as bunions, corns, or ingrown toenails.

7. Sorting out your sleep

As we age, we have a harder time falling and staying asleep. This leaves you feeling grumpy and tired.

One way you can avoid this is by reducing the naps you take during the day, having a regular bedtime routine like going to bed the same time every night.

Before you go to bed, try a warm drink such as hot milk or chamomile tea.