As our years advance, it may become harder and harder to move around. This is often due to a variety of reasons such as medical conditions and so on. The good news is that there are many ways in which you can help your loved ones improve their mobility. Some of these approaches target the underlying causes of immobility while others seek to manage the problem and change the degree of mobility that your loved one is capable of.
Adopting an Active Lifestyle
Living a sedentary life is one of the biggest culprits when it comes to mobility problems. This means that you can counter this by encouraging your loved one to adopt a more active lifestyle. Movement can range from just doing stretches and postures to walking and running. This is dictated by how much your loved one can do. Whatever the approach, however, adding movement to your loved one’s lifestyle will probably improve their mobility skills. An active lifestyle helps to strengthen muscles and improve blood circulation.
Nutrition
Some of the conditions that cause mobility problems can be traced back to nutrients. Some critical nutrients such as calcium can affect your loved one’s ability to move around. This is because calcium is critical in building strong bones. Ensure that your loved one eats balanced diets with plenty of these essential nutrients. You should also consider eliminating or reducing sugary snacks as well as alcohol. This is because such food and drinks can lead to weight gain, which is also associated with reduced mobility.
Sleep
Sleep is important when it comes to improving mobility. This is due to a variety of reasons. Sleep helps to improve energy levels, which is a factor that directly affects the mobility of your loved one. The second way that sleep helps with mobility is the fact that it contributes to weight loss by increasing metabolism. This in turn helps your loved one to maintain balance and be able to move around with greater ease.
Yoga
Yoga is a great way to help your loved ones get the workout they need while improving the health of their joints. Yoga is especially effective as it helps your family members to stretch their limbs and hold postures that directly impact their muscles. Yoga improves mobility as well by training your loved one to focus better thus reducing the risk of falls.
Regardless of the approach that you take, it helps to first establish the cause of the immobility. This is because if there are underlying reasons such as arthritis, they will need to also be managed by a doctor before your loved one can try other approaches to improving their mobility.
At Discovery Village At Dominion, we understand that you need an assisted living community that will match your lifestyle. We have therefore created an amazing community that is both stylish and comfortable. We offer a variety of amenities such as top-notch laundry and housekeeping services. You will also be glad to know that we have many activities that will keep your loved one fully engaged. Give us a call today to learn more about our living community.
