Stockpile Resources to Age with Grace

Housecleaning can be Hired Out

All of us strive hard to age gracefully by juggling numerous things- eating right, exercising hard, getting health checkups and screenings done and finally trying to maintain a positive mind. It is even more better to have backup plans for issues that may crop up any time later in our lives.

1. Do an Annual Home Maintenance: Elder people require comfort and safety in the kitchen, bathroom and stairs over anything else. Although you might feel quite satisfied with your home presently, it is better to do an annual safety review to make any necessary changes later.
2. It is better not to fall down: Any wound or fall takes time to heal in the case of elderly people. Sometimes, fractures can result in disability, health problems or even death. Along with safety measures it is necessary to do a daily set of exercises that can improve balance and strength. Bone fractures or osteoporosis is very common among the elderly people and you can take preventive measures to curb these disorders from worsening by having a look at the website www.firsteatright.com.
3. Think about community housing: Although you might be having your own house and living a peaceful life in it, there is no harm in buying a flat in a senior citizens community or some gated community where you are surrounded by people. Such houses have plenty of care and support options available and cater to the minute needs of the senior citizens.
4. Stock up on resources: Resource does not simply equate to money. Even manpower resource is in high demand nowadays. Housecleaning, cooking, home repair, bills payment and other small chores can be outsourced if you can afford it or can be shared among friends and family.
5. Who would be the first point of contact? Keep a priority contact list of the persons who can be approached in case you fall or for any emergency near every phone or on speed dial. It is always better to carry your mobile phone which have large buttons and bright screen or some alarm system that can be triggered for help.
6. Make a will: All of us make a will of our wealth but, none of us bother to make a living will for health care. Make it mandatory to make a living will or health care proxy noting down the medical care you should be provided with, if in case you are too sick, confused or injured to speak up.