These are the top health tips for seniors that geriatric health specialists recommend.
There are certain risks as we age that can sometimes be decreased if a senior’s health care provider has knowledge of the aging process and risks and can advise [seniors] on the best ways to decrease those risks, she explains.
seniors ride a stationary bike to avoid putting too much pressure on the knee. “I recommend at least 15 to 20 minutes with a goal of 30 minutes three to four times per week,”
“There are changes in our digestive system and how we process foods as we age and many times, seniors feel better when they eat smaller amounts of food more frequently.”
“We tend to have less sense of thirst, as well as taste sensations as we age,” she explains, adding that this makes it even more important to get enough fluids throughout the day.
While New stresses that the most important thing a senior can do is stay in communication with their primary care physician for what screenings and vaccinations to prioritize,