Senior Brain Health: How you Can Help
As adults shift into their elderly years, both their physical and mental health becomes the top priority. Fortunately there are many ways that seniors can stay sharp into old age, and Comfort Keepers are helping Santa Clarita seniors live longer and healthier lives!
Diet and Exercise
When it comes to preserving mental health, there are some simple things the elderly can do to remain sharp. Maintaining a well-rounded exercise plan is one of the easiest ways to keep your brain healthy. Seniors should aim to combine aerobic exercise with strength training in a minimum of 30 minute intervals. In addition to frequent exercise, it is important to maintain a healthy diet that is high in whole grains, nuts, and Omega-3 fatty acids to help with cognition.
Social Interaction
Another easy way for Santa Clarita seniors to keep a healthy mind is by staying social and challenging their minds intellectually. By simply reading books, writing letters, playing card games, volunteering, or calling friends, various parts of the brain are exercised.
Rest and Relaxation
Getting a good night’s rest is also vital for the elderly. Studies have shown that poor sleep is linked to diseases like Alzheimer’s, dementia, and even memory problems, and the elderly are especially susceptible to the impact of a poor night’s sleep. Frequent naps and routine sleep schedules can significantly help with senior mental health.
Senior In-Home Caregiving Options
It can be a daunting task for the elderly to juggle a proper exercise plan, eat healthy meals, sleep on a regular schedule, and stay socially and intellectually active. Often times, Santa Clarita families rely on the help of Comfort Keepers to provide quality in-home care in Santa Clarita. With the professional help from our caregiving staff, we can help seniors when they are exercising, prepare meals, ensure they are scheduling naps in their day, and even by being someone that your loved one can socialize and have fun with!
We know that senior caregiving can often be a full-time job, so Santa Clarita Comfort Keepers are the trusted help that that your family can rely on.
Comfort Keepers
23900 Lyons Avenue
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
661-287-4200
