Keeping veins healthy and strong, and improving circulation, is something seniors have to be concerned about. Good circulation is essential for good health. Seniors who don’t exercise are at risk of blood clots and strokes from poor circulation. 24 hour home care can provide peace of mind for seniors worried about having a stroke, especially at night.

Certain health conditions, like diabetes, can also impact circulation. But there are things seniors can do to improve their circulation, no matter what their current state of health is. Some of the best things seniors can do to get their blood pumping and improve their circulation are:

Get Up And Move Frequently

Seniors should move around for at least one hour if they are mostly sedentary. Even if they only walk in place during the commercials on the shows they watch, or walk to the bathroom and back, any movement is good. It’s not good for seniors to sit for more than an hour without some kind of movement. Seniors with 24 hour home care can have a care provider remind them to get up once an hour to walk around.

Stretch

Stretching exercise like yoga can help seniors improve their circulation. Seniors should consider starting the day with a series of yoga poses designed to help wake the body up and get it moving after a long night of lying in bed. There are also yoga sequences that can be done before bed to get the blood moving without making it difficult to sleep. Restorative yoga at night can improve circulation and help seniors wind down for sleep.

Count Steps

Seniors who have never counted their steps should get a fitness tracker and start counting. It’s been shown that counting or tracking steps makes it much more likely that people will be more active. And the more active seniors are, the healthier they will be. Seniors only need to walk about 8,000 steps per day to get the benefits of walking. When seniors track their steps, they will work harder to get all those steps in.

Go For A Walk At Least Once A Day

The best thing seniors can do for their circulation is walk. Seniors should make it a habit to walk for at least half an hour each day. Walking around the block, or to the coffee shop, or to the park, will get seniors in great shape and dramatically improve their circulation and vein health. Walking also reduces stress and strengthens muscles. And it can help seniors lose weight if they need to lose weight. Walking is easy for most seniors, and requires nothing but a good pair of shoes. It’s the perfect exercise for seniors.

If you or an aging loved one is considering 24-Hour Home Care in Bethel, CT, please contact the caring staff at Elderly Caregivers LLC. today. (203) 628-7438

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Bernadette Applegreen

Owner at Elderly Caregivers, LLC.

Bernadette Applegreen, began her career in South Africa where she trained in nursing and began caring for the elderly right out of high school. When she came to United States in 1988, she was recertified as a licensed practical nurse and continued her work. Her 34 years of experience includes work in nursing homes, hospitals and patient’s private homes. Bernadette’s dedication and deep concern for her patients led to the creation of Elderly Caregivers. She saw how important it was for the aging population to live in their own homes for as long as possible. They functioned better, were happier and more assured in a familiar environment. In addition, Bernadette saw that home care could be less expensive than the nursing home option. Elderly Caregivers has been taking care of Seniors with an array of different diagnoses and needs. They are treated as individuals and are provided an individual care plan. It is encouraged that clients and family members participate in the process.

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