Maintaining Mobility As A Senior

Maintaining your mobility as a senior helps you maintain your independence. It’s also helps prevent the risk of falls and enhances overall quality of life. There is certainly some truth behind “move it or lose it!”

It doesn’t matter what you do, but you have to keep moving! We lose some of our strength as we age, and high-impact exercises are not kind on the joints, so it’s a good idea to engage in low-impact exercises like walking, tai chi or even just simple stretching! All these exercises can improve strength, flexibility, and balance, which is essential for overall quality of life in your older age.

If you do struggle with balance, here's a guide on how to prevent falls for seniors. 

A healthy, balanced diet is imperative for maintaining mobility as you get older. Women and men have different nutritional needs, and there are quite a few vitamins and minerals that are more beneficial for women especially when it comes to bone strength, two examples are magnesium and vitamin D. 

Some foods that promote bone health include:

• Dairy: Milk, cheese and yoghurt.

• Seafood: Trout, prawns and salmon.

• Nuts & Seeds: Almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts.

• Fruits: Oranges, strawberries and kiwi fruit.

• Vegetables: Kale, spinach, broccoli and mushrooms.

Regular check-ups with your healthcare provider are always recommended! As we age we’re more inclined to suffer with mobility issues. Routine check-ups allow for preventative care, early detection of health issues and an enhanced awareness of healthy lifestyle habits.

Losing mobility can bring on feelings of anxiety and sadness as you might be worried you’ll have to miss out on plans due to your issues. Maintaining your mobility helps you maintain your independence, boosts confidence and improves overall quality of life, so get moving!