{"id":6547,"date":"2020-01-28T19:35:59","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T19:35:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/28\/5-new-years-resolution-ideas-for-seniors\/"},"modified":"2023-04-14T18:08:52","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T18:08:52","slug":"5-new-years-resolution-ideas-for-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/stockton\/resources\/5-new-years-resolution-ideas-for-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"5 New Year\u2019s Resolution Ideas for Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another year has come and gone, and a new one has just begun. It\u2019s never too late to make positive changes in your life to boost your health and happiness. New Year\u2019s resolutions often get a bad rap because many people set their sights high and then lose motivation partway through the year. However, setting realistic goals and slowly incorporating changes into your life can help you be more successful.<\/p>\n

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Many seniors are past the point of \u201close 10 pounds\u201d or \u201chave better work-life balance,\u201d but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t put meaningful resolutions in place that fit with where you are in life. Here are a few New Year\u2019s resolutions to consider:<\/p>\n

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  1. Be More Proactive About Your Health
    \n<\/strong>This goes beyond the common goal of losing a certain amount of weight. Make it a point to schedule regular checkups and get preventive screenings. Pay attention to your blood pressure and cholesterol so you can keep these numbers under control. As part of your plan, start making small changes to your diet to incorporate more fresh produce, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats while cutting down on sodium and processed foods.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Increase Your Activity Level
      \n<\/strong>You don\u2019t have to start running every morning, but be purposeful about       moving more each day<\/a>. This could be a 10-minute walk that increases to 20 minutes then 30 minutes over time. Try a water aerobics, senior fitness, or yoga class at your local gym or rec center. Play with your grandkids at the park when the weather is nice. Get moving!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Plan for the Future
        \n<\/strong>Resolutions don\u2019t have to be diet- and exercise-focused. Now is the time to put         Power of Attorney and medical directives<\/a> in place \u2013 before<\/em> you need them. Though it can be a difficult topic, talk to your family about end-of-life care and your wishes. Update all of your legal documents so you know they\u2019re current. Think about what accommodations you\u2019ll need as you continue to age in place, and begin making changes around your home such adding grab bars, improving lighting, or getting rid of clutter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Make New Friends \u2013 and Reconnect with Old Ones
          \n<\/strong>Socialization is essential in aging. Why not decide this year that you\u2019ll start volunteering or join a club in order to meet new people with common interests? Dig out your address book (or log onto social media) and reach out to someone you lost touch with to reconnect. Maybe this year you want to spend more time with family as well.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. Learn to Use Technology
            \n<\/strong>The world is changing, and technology only continues to be more prevalent. Make it a goal to learn how to navigate a smart phone, use a video chat app, or order products online. Talk to family and friends about what skills you could benefit from, then be open to learning new things.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Set goals that are meaningful to you and that you are motivated to work toward. Remember that you don\u2019t have to do everything all at once \u2013 goals are meant to be for the whole year. As you\u2019re looking ahead to the future, consider scheduling a free consultation with Always Best Care<\/a> to learn more about how you can benefit from senior care services throughout different stages of aging. Contact us today at (855) 470-2273 to get started.<\/p>\n

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            Another year has come and gone, and a new one has just begun. It\u2019s never too late to make positive changes in your life to boost your health and happiness. New Year\u2019s resolutions often get a bad rap because many people set their sights high and then lose motivation partway through the year. However, setting…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6548,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[166],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6547","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/stockton\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6547","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/stockton\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/stockton\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/stockton\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/stockton\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6547"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/stockton\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6547\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13962,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/stockton\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6547\/revisions\/13962"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/stockton\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6548"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/stockton\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6547"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/stockton\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6547"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/stockton\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6547"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}