8 Tips For Seniors To Live A Stress Free Life In Golden Years

1. 8 Tips For Seniors To Live A Stress Free Life In Golden Years

2. Getting older can be a bit tough, but there are ways to make the sail into the Golden Years a little smoother. Here are a few suggestions.

3. 1. Walk Walking improves cardiovascular health. Seniors can work out a plan with a family member or a part-time caregiver to go for a walk daily to maintain physical fitness.

4. 2. Practice Resistance Exercises. Loss of muscle strength is a major factor in disability as seniors age. Resistance bands, from light to heavy are readily available. These bands can be used for resistance leg and arm exercises with supervision from trained caregivers and professional trainers who are aware of the challenges the seniors face. Again, make a plan of a certain amount of band exercises every day and up the ante when the routine becomes easy.

5. 3. Meditation. Seniors can practice faith and gratitude, through meditation and prayer. Many local communities also offer gatherings where seniors can socialize, make friends, participate in voluntary activities and gain a great deal of joy.

6. 4. Practice a Musical Instrument Learning a musical instrument like a keyboard is a self-teaching dream. There are dozens of programs that help seniors learn a musical instrument today without the expense of lessons or a teacher. Music trains the brain well to respond in all kinds of thinking situations.

7. 5. Learn to use a computer. Many seniors are adverse to using a computer. The concept seems a whole new world, with new terminology and a chance to make mistakes and seem ignorant. However, ypu or a caregiver can encourage them to embrace the new technology by introducing them to social media and other activities which provide a great opportunity to seniors keep in touch with family or friends.

8. 6. Learn a New Skill. Seniors can learn a new skill in their field of interest. There are even online classes that especially designed for the elderly. If online classes are too isolating, try a class at a neighboring college or tech school. It is fun, invigorating, and a chance to meet friends as dynamic as your loved one is.

9. 7. Consider Hiring Professional Daily Money Manager. The more medical help we receive, the more confusing the phone calls, appointments and bills. The person who can help organize and smooth this out is called a Professional Daily Money Manager (PDMM). For a few hours per month, a PDMM can help pay bills, file items and make complicated phone calls. The PDMM can assist with insurance companies and medicare understanding. 

10. 8. Help With Chores and Driving Retiring from driving does not mean retiring from social life! Lyft and Uber are very convenient options, and drivers are always available.. The seniors can also avail the help and company of part-time or live-in caregivers to drive them to and from appointments and commitments.

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