{"id":3602,"date":"2022-09-16T13:32:20","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T13:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/business\/?p=3602"},"modified":"2022-09-16T13:32:20","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T13:32:20","slug":"5-health-tips-for-seniors-that-matter-most-according-to-experts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/business\/5-health-tips-for-seniors-that-matter-most-according-to-experts\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Health Tips for Seniors That Matter Most, According to Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When it comes to aging, there\u2019s a pervasive narrative that paints seniors as on a steady decline\u2014that their best years are behind them, and the road ahead will be littered with health complications. But that showcases a very, very narrow point of view. In fact, older age can bring some of the most fulfilling, thriving years of a person\u2019s life\u2014so long as that person has prioritized a few aspects of their health, experts say.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Ronna New, a geriatrician with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.holstonmedicalgroup.com\/physicians\/ronna-new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Holston Medical Group<\/a>, notes that there are some conditions that can be considered \u201cnormal aging\u201d\u2014say, changes in vision or hearing\u2014but there are plenty of health complications that can be reduced, or avoided entirely.&nbsp;\u201cFor example,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/fall-prevention\/\">falls<\/a>&nbsp;are a big risk, but staying physically active helps to keep us strong as we age and also decreases the risk of falling,\u201d she points out. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/understanding-the-difference-between-dementia\/\">Memory loss<\/a>&nbsp;is more likely to occur as we age. However, staying active with our minds by reading and learning new things helps, as does staying&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/tech-devices-and-apps-to-help-seniors-connect\/\">socially active and engaged<\/a>&nbsp;with others.\u201d Here, New and other experts share the top steps that caregivers can take to help seniors prolong good health (and prevent complications) throughout the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u201cStaying active with our minds by reading and learning new things helps, as does staying socially active and engaged with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>\u2014 DR. RONNA NEW, A GERIATRICIAN WITH HOLSTON MEDICAL GROUP<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.&nbsp;Keep in close contact with their primary care physician&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamainternalmedicine\/fullarticle\/2721037?guestAccessKey=0983f57a-7a4e-480a-b0b4-7bbcc2c6649b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Studies<\/a>&nbsp;have shown that having a primary care physician can drastically improve health outlook for seniors\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To read the full article, please click here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/health-tips-for-seniors\/\">https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/health-tips-for-seniors\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For support, contact a Senior Care Advisor at Care.com. We are master\u2019s-level social workers specializing in adult and senior care. 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