How to keep healthy in old age

It’s never too late to get moving and develop a healthy lifestyle. As you age, staying fit becomes more important than ever. Here are three ways to keep in good health and still enjoy retired life.

Exercise

There are plenty of ways to get exercise as you grow older: you just need to be aware of your limits, so you don’t push yourself too hard. A brisk morning walk is a fantastic way to get the heart pumping and improve your overall circulatory system.  Developing a routine will improve your endurance, which could make household tasks like mowing the lawn or climbing the stairs a lot easier.

Daily balance and stretch exercises can also be very beneficial. Developing a good sense of balance could prevent nasty falls from occurring – a potentially serious accident for elderly adults. When you begin these exercises, start with something easy so that you don’t injure yourself in the process.

Supplements

Multivits supply a variety of daily supplements that are beneficial for older people – one of the best being Q10 Ubiquinol. It’s quite easy to become bamboozled by all the medical jargon associated with supplement like these, but Ubiquinol is actually very simple. The daily supplement contains a vitamin-like substance which helps manage your body’s energy supply. It works with the enzymes already in your body to help convert fat and sugars into energy.

Vitamin D supplements are highly recommended if you have trouble getting out of the house and into the sunlight. These supplements help your body absorb calcium and may also lower your risk of certain diseases. Seek the advice of your doctor if you need further advice on what supplements are right for you.

Intense physical exertion or illness can decrease your energy supply mechanism when you’re older. Supplements like these are great for overcoming this.

Food

When you get older, a healthy, balanced diet is vital. A good way of sticking to this is to keep a food diary. This will help you track how much fruit, veg, dairy, meat, fish and carbohydrates you’re consuming over the week. You can then look back at what you’ve eaten and identify areas for improvement.  The NHS has an excellent five-a-day meal planner which has a lot of great meal ideas.

Foods that are rich in fibre and starch are an excellent way of improving your digestion. Try to go for whole grain and whole wheat alternatives of bread, rice and pasta to maximise your fibre intake.

Keeping your bones strong and healthy can lower your risk of fractures. Incorporate calcium rich foods like milk, yogurt, cheese and canned fish into your diet to keep those joints feeling limber!

Trying to stay healthy can sometimes become an expensive endeavour if you’re not careful. Read our guide on how to eat healthy on a budget to save some money!