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How to Keep Healthy in Old Age

Keeping healthy in old age isn’t just about living for longer but happily and healthily with as much independence as possible. Research from the British Regional Heart study shows that after the age of 50, people become gradually less active. Staying more active in old age has shown to reduce the risk of heart and circulatory diseases. There are some key behaviours that you might consider adopting to live a healthier life, no matter your age.

Food and Drink

A balanced diet is the key to maintaining good energy, overall health and preventing illnesses. Ensuring your diet is healthy can also support your muscles and strengthen your bones, which can lend itself to keeping your balance and independence as you age.

Ideally, your diet should consist of lots of fruit and vegetables, wholegrains, oily fish and lean meat. It’s recommended to try to avoid foods that are high in saturated fat, as well as too many sugary drinks.

Staying hydrated is crucial, so drink lots of water! Tea, coffee and fruit juice can help to avoid dehydration, but water is best. Throughout your life, but especially as you get older, it’s recommended to keep two days per week alcohol-free to give your liver adequate time to recover. It’s important to not exceed daily recommended limits, which are a maximum of 14 units weekly for everyone.

 

Staying Active

Research suggests that staying active as you age can lower your risk of developing a range of physical and mental conditions. Keeping fit and moving can also boost your energy, give you a sense of achievement and better your mood. The NHS recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity daily, or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity if you are already active, for over 65-year-olds. The aim with this is to be physically active every day, even if it’s just light movement.

Doing exercises to improve your strength, balance and flexibility are also recommended to prevent falls or if you’ve had a fall and want to find your confidence again.

Spending Time Outdoors

There are several benefits associated with spending time outside, such as improved mood, increased physical activity and mental wellbeing. Gardening, taking a walk in the park or having your cup of tea outside are all great ways to get outside more regularly. Exploring places with companions is also a good way to socialise, while deepening your sense of adventure.

Sleep

No matter your age, quality sleep is a fundamental to supporting your mental wellness, cognitive function and overall sleep. Older people need the same amount of sleep as all adults, which is 7 to 9 hours per night. However, as you get older you may find that you sleep earlier and wake up earlier than younger people. Trying to maintain a regular sleep schedule is important, so create a relaxing bedtime routine that you can follow every night to set you up for a good night’s rest!

 Socialising

Staying connected with others that play an important role in ageing healthily. A sense of community helps to provide a feeling of belonging and purpose, which is especially important as you become older. Socialising can help people stay mentally engaged and happy! So, if you cannot see friends and family, try to engage with your community to see if they offer clubs, social groups or more.

Ageing is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be scary! Adopting some key behaviours can help you to maintain your independence and sense of freedom. Finding a balance with all of the above is important, so make sure you do more of what you enjoy, so you can feel fulfilled.

At East Coast Mobility, we offer a range of mobility scooters that can help you carry on with your day-to-day life, even if your mobility had become reduced. Our friendly team are happy to help if you’re unsure where to get started. Visit our showroom, view our brochure, or chat to us today for more information.

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Mr Barrett

From start to finish, the service has been fantastic. From ensuring the reconditioned scooter I purchased was in top condition, to the great delivery experience through to dealing with helpful lady on the phone. I was most grateful for the non pushy sales approach - you gave me time to think. Extra information and assistance was immediately on hand. I cannot fault East Coast Mobility!

Audrey Wandsworth

Thank you so much for coming to my aid at Beccles Medical Centre. I wish we had more local businesses, and not just the internet for service.

Robert Smith

Just received my Cabin Car back after work done. The service I got was exceptional.

Not only was the work done to a brilliant standard they collected and delivered it too.

Well done East Coast Mobility! I thoroughly recommend them to anyone with mobility scooter problems.

Thank you to all the staff for a first class experience.

Caroline Long

Absolutely brilliant service, while she was very poorly my Mum's stair lift stopped working and got stuck in a doorway in a really awkward place so I called round a few places but most couldn't help very quickly.

East Coast Mobility not only told me how to move it so it wasn't in the way anymore but they also came out the following day and got it fixed with new batteries! Such a relief and all done sooo quickly.

Vinnie Harris

Great people who are very helpful. Reasonably priced and great variety of products. Highly recommend these people. Great to support a family business.

Jane Walker

I recently needed to purchase a recliner chair for my mother, I contacted East Coast Mobility having dealt with them before, our needs were sorted over the phone, efficiently, with compassion and delivered within 48 hours.

Despite my mother not keen on a recliner chair she absolutely loves it!

Lynda

It all worked out well in the end.
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Karen Neil

I can't thank Grant and everyone enough at East Coast Mobility for their fantastic help in installing my stairlifts and at an affordable price beating several others I had round.

Giving me back some desperately needed independence for which I thank them with all my heart, they honestly went above and beyond.

I have no hesitation in highly recommending them to anyone that needs help or advice, they really do care.

Paul Green

I feel I must write and say a huge thank you for the service my wife and I received last week when we came to look at new scooters.

We were both very pleased with how comfortable and reliable they are and were pleasantly surprised at the professional approach we received from Grant.

Malcolm Lyell

Excellent service. We needed an engineer late in afternoon to fix my father's stairlift as he could not have got to toilet or bed that night. They left the workshop and attended within 30 mins - fault fixed!

Very helpful and knowledgeable.

Chris Bartlett

A very pleasant place to go for your mobility equipment. Staff are very knowledgeable and very helpful.

I've used them for several years now and they have always accommodated all my disability needs.

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