Tips For Reducing Your Odds of Needing Long-Term Care
Taking a proactive approach toward life is the key to reducing your odds of needing long-term care. Improve your chances of living a long, healthy life and lower your odds of needing care by:
Staying active physically: Even a minimum level of daily physical activity makes a significant difference.
- Walk instead of driving whenever you can
- Garden or do your own yard work
Socializing: Spend as much time as possible with family and friends. Become involved in activities that include others.
- Join a club
- Volunteer
Eating with others: Research has shown that having meals with other people offers multiple benefits such as eating more nutritiously and the opportunity to socialize.
- Host informal potlucks for family and friends
- Join a cooking club or gourmet club
Continuously learning: Challenge your mind daily to reduce the odds of needing care due to mental problems, including loss of memory.
- Stay up-to-date on current affairs
- Work crossword or other types of puzzles
- Write letters
Click on the link below for a short assessment form that will give you an idea of what your odds are for needing long-term care.
