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Importance of Daily Schedules for Senior Citizens

by Jeff Dailey April 11, 2016

written by Jeff Dailey

Importance of Daily Schedules for Senior Citizens

One of the main complaints retirees have is that they miss their daily schedule. When they were working, they would wake up, get ready and go off to work. After work, they would have dinner, enjoy some television and then head off to bed. When there is no work, days can seem as though they never end. It can seem as though there is no purpose in life. It can become depressing. Importance of Daily Schedules for Senior Citizens

Daily Schedule for Senior Citizens

One of the best things senior citizens can do is create a schedule for themselves. This may mean waking up in the morning, having breakfast and then going for a walk. It may mean coming home from that walk, cleaning a little, having lunch and then heading off to have some social time with friends. It doesn’t have to be anything intense and it doesn’t have to be a schedule that is strictly followed each day. It just has to be a schedule that gives them something to do each day.
Schedules give senior citizens something to look forward to each day. It gives them something to do. Without one, they may just sit around and wonder why they continue to just sit around. The depression that comes from that can be debilitating. It can feed the behavior, which will make it harder for seniors to get out of it when they do want to make a change. They will be on the depression cycle.

How You Can Have a Loved One on the Depression Cycle

People can’t make changes quickly and easily overnight. The only thing you can do is ask your loved one to make one small change. For example, start to take a small walk after breakfast. One your loved one can do that comfortable, you can what else he or she would like to do each day. He or she can then implement that into the schedule. Little by little the schedule will be created, and all it takes is some mild coaching from you.

How to Coach Your Loved One

Do not pester. This will cause your loved one to become upset. Simply mention if he or she has taken a walk today. If not, just ask why not or leave it at that if he or she seems annoyed by you asking. Just go with the flow and if your loved one does take a walk, encourage the behavior by acknowledging how good that is.
Coaching can be a difficult thing to do when your senior doesn’t want to implement a routine. Just be patient. It may be that he or she doesn’t want to do what you have suggested. If that’s the case, come up with something with your loved one. Once you find something that interests him or her, you can then coach.
Just be flexible and compassionate. It can be hard for people to change their routine, no matter their age. Give it time and encouragement and soon you may just see your loved one come around to having a schedule that keeps him or her happy and healthy.
Kendall Van Blarcom
www.KvanB.com

April 11, 2016 0 comment

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Fuel For Fitness

by Jeff Dailey March 30, 2016

written by Jeff Dailey

Fuel For Fitness

Whether you’re a serious fitness buff or trying to get a little more physical activity, you need to make sure your body has the fuel it needs to keep you going. Protein, Omega-3s and vitamins D and B12 go a long way toward boosting your workout, and can all come from one delicious little source – the egg. It’s easy to fuel up for fitness by incorporating Eggland’s Best, America’s No.1 branded eggs, into a healthy diet. Fuel For Fitness
Protein. The body needs protein for energy and muscle development, especially during exercise, but not all proteins are alike. The proteins in foods and in the body are made up of 20 different amino acids. Nine of these amino acids are considered essential – which means that your body doesn’t make them on its own, so you need to get them from food. The proteins in eggs are considered complete proteins – eggs can supply all the essential amino acids, replenishing those used during exercise.
Omega-3s. Research indicates that Omega-3s may play an important role in maintaining cardiovascular health by lowering serum cholesterol, triglyceride and low density lipoprotein levels. They are also reported to be beneficial for brain and eye function, and a healthy immune system.
Vitamins D and B12. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, which is critical to maintaining strong bones and muscle strength. It is also important for body tissue health and maintaining healthy body fat levels. Vitamin B12 is important for healthy protein metabolism, as well as cardiovascular and nervous system health. It is also needed to convert carbohydrates, fats and proteins from food into energy.
EB eggs contain four times more Vitamin D and over three times more Omega-3s compared to ordinary eggs. They also have high levels of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin E, and they contain 25 percent less saturated fat and 19 percent less cholesterol than regular eggs.
For more on getting the fuel you need to stay fit, and for more delicious recipes, visit www.egglandsbest.com.

Tomato, Spinach and Feta Omelet

Ingredients

4 large Eggland’s Best eggs
1 cup baby spinach, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 plum tomato, sliced
2 tablespoons Feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

Preparation

Combine eggs, spinach, oregano and salt in a medium bowl. Beat until well blended.
Lightly coat a 9-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray, heat over medium heat.
Pour egg mixture into skillet. Cook until bottom is lightly browned and firm, about 5-6 minutes.
With a spatula, flip the omelet to the other side and cook 3 minutes more.
Transfer omelet to a platter. Sprinkle tomatoes and cheese on one half (and onions, if desired) and fold over other half to cover.
Let stand 1 minute to warm tomatoes and cheese. Cut in half.

Serves

Makes 2 servings

Source

Eggland’s Best

March 30, 2016 0 comment

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Easy Affordable Tips To Maintain A Healthy Lifestyle

by Jeff Dailey March 16, 2016

written by Jeff Dailey

Easy Affordable Tips To Maintain A Healthy Lifestyle

Today’s baby boomers are growing older gracefully. And although more than 10,000 boomers each day will turn 65, most are not letting their age stop them from maintaining active and healthy lifestyles. Easy Affordable Tips To Maintain A Healthy Lifestyle
Here are a few ways to ensure that you (or the ones you love) stay healthy, active and safe:

Maintain regular health screenings and immunizations

While it is important to have regular check-ups with your family doctor, it’s equally important to monitor vitals more frequently. Luckily, most local pharmacies offer free blood pressure and cholesterol checks, as well as seasonal flu shots.

Fight against falls

Falls are the most common cause of hospital visits for those older than 65, according to the Home Safety Council. To help prevent falls in the bathroom – while maintaining stylish decor in your home – add new Grab Bars from Senior.com.

Travel safety

Once you’ve updated your own bathroom with safety features, be sure that you are surrounded with these safety devices when you’re visiting others or on vacation. Products such as the Suction Balance Assist Bar from Moen Home Care offer a suction design that easily attaches directly to smooth, flat surfaces for a firm, secure grip in danger zones – and easily unlocks from the wall for convenient transport when traveling.

Ensure help is a call away

Cell phones are not just for social uses, they are a valuable emergency response tool – and they don’t have to come with a pricey monthly bill. In fact, plans are available for as low as $10 per month without a contract to AARP members .

Cease bad habits

Smokers will die 14 years sooner than non-smokers, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. No matter if you’ve been smoking for years or decades, your body will be better off if you kick the habit.

Instill healthy habits

Being healthy doesn’t have to involve major lifestyle changes. For example, swap high-fat or high-calorie versions of your favorite foods with lower-fat, lower-calorie versions. Or, stock your fridge with healthy fruits and vegetables for snacks. These small diet changes can make big differences in your overall health.

Boost your activity levels

This doesn’t mean running a marathon – but it does mean getting your body moving. Walking, playing golf or any other enjoyable activity that boosts your heart rate is a step in the right direction.

Keep your mind moving

Cognitive performance levels drop earlier in countries that have younger retirement age, according to a study published by the RAND Center for the Study of Aging and the University of Michigan. But if you’re no longer in the workforce – don’t fear. Just be sure to keep your brain busy by engaging in activities that combine social, physical and intellectual stimulation.
By following these simple tips, you can ensure the golden years will be happy, healthy and safe.

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March 16, 2016 0 comment

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Changing Your Perspective of a Situation

by Kendall VanBlarcom May 8, 0201

written by Kendall VanBlarcom

Whenever there is a situation in your life you are not quite fond of, you may find yourself unable to see it any differently. You are stuck on your beliefs. Those beliefs are what makes the situation so difficult to deal with, though. When you’re able to change your beliefs or perspective, you can alter the way you approach the situation. Changing Your Perspective of a Situation

How to Do It

It’s not easy to change your perspective, but it’s possible. The following can help you do that.

Consider Alternatives

Many people get stuck on one belief, and they simply cannot change it. They want to believe it wholeheartedly, but it may not be completely right or true. Changing Your Perspective of a Situation
Changing your perspective starts with considering alternatives to a situation. What else could be going on with it? You may not believe, but just thinking about it can help you start seeing things differently.

Ask Yourself Questions

Asking yourself questions can help you get unstuck. You will naturally want to answer those questions you ask, and that might bring up some ideas that you’ve never had before about what you’re dealing with at the moment.
If you are having a difficult time doing this in your mind, don’t hesitate to start writing them down. This way you can see what you’re thinking and be able to problem solve much easier.

Think About How You Would Act

Once you have the alternatives in mind, you may want to start thinking about how you would respond to the situation if that was what the situation was… For example, if you thought a friend stole money from you and you’re angry about it, you may want to change your perspective to your friend thinking the money was his because he had left some in a similar spot. In that case, you may not be mad and simply ask him if he took your money by accident. Or your perspective may be that your friend must have really needed money if he took it from you, so you may want to start helping him in some other way.
Sometimes, you need to start acting in a way that goes along with the alternate perception. This will click in your mind and help you believe that other perspective. With time, that other perspective becomes the one that you end up going with, which makes the situation not so bad.

Why This Is Important

Usually, people’s perspectives are negative. This creates negative feelings and problems in life. Instead of doing that, you can cut out a lot of the stress in your life by just changing the way you look at things. This way you can change your reactions to them.
If you need additional help with this exercise, contact Kendall Van Blarcom. He is a personal consultant who helps many people consider alternatives to their situation, so they can change their perceptions and reactions. Sessions are conducted via phone, and are completely confidential. Book your session now for the help you need now.

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