Healthy aging involves maintaining good health and wellness habits. However, it’s important to understand that women’s health and aging needs are different from men. Here are some healthy aging strategies for older women. These tips are important in helping our female seniors to avoid the most common diseases in older women.

Healthy Aging Strategies for Older Women

When it comes to keeping elderly women strong, sharp, end healthy, there are three main things to consider. These are diet, exercise, and mental health.

1. Diet. It’s important for older women to watch their diet. They have to avoid fatty and sugary foods so that they can also prevent brain diseases like Alzheimer’s. They must also remember to choose plant protein over animal protein whenever they can. Furthermore, many elderly women can find that a Mediterranean diet of plant-based, whole grains, fish, and low-dairy foods can help them stay in shape and provide adequate nutrition.
2. Exercise. Older women are recommended to have at least 2.5 hours of exercise a week. They may opt for low-impact exercises. Meanwhile, aerobic and resistance workouts are great for improving memory and for aiding learning and developing brain cells. Exercise can also help prevent injuries not just in older women but in elderly in general. Building muscle mass through exercise can keep the muscles, bones, and joints strong. In turn, these can help prevent falls, fractures, and improve the functionality of the muscles.
3. Mental Health. Reducing chronic stress can help improve the regulation of emotions as well as promote learning and better memory. Having playful and communal activities not only help in socialization. They also increase brain health, keeping them sharp and of course, with less feelings of isolation and loneliness. Activities such as chess, crosswords, playing music, and writing, as well as those they can do with others, also give them a sense of purpose and accomplishment. These in turn help reduce depression, which can be prevalent in many elderly people.

At Blessed Home, we provide a safe and engaging environment so that your elderly loved ones can feel taken care of while being in a warm community where they can socialize and feel belongingness.