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Wellness Tips for Healthy Retirement Living
Ideas from our Innovative Team of Senior Living Experts
Each month, we ask our senior living experts – a Team which includes nutritionists, physical therapists, certified fitness specialists, and other disciplines – for tips on keeping healthy and vibrant. It's part of our "Wellness Watch," part of Lifecare's holistic approach to active aging.We invite you to give this month’s tip a try!
PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD
Did you know that foot health can indicate overall health? It's true - as the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) puts it, "Foot pain can be the first sign of trouble in many illnesses related to aging, such as arthritis, diabetes, and circulatory disease."
There are steps you can take (pun intended) to prevent foot problems.
1. Be sure your shoes and socks fit properly. The rest of your body is aging (gracefully). Don't assume that you feet will be the same size and shape as they once were. The next time you buy new shoes, ask them to properly measure your feet for you.
2. Invest in good shoes and consider inserts for comfort and support. "Feet widen and flatten, and the fat padding on the sole of the foot wears down as people age," notes the ICAA.
3. Do you have a wiggle in your walk? Check your gait - knees should be pointed straight ahead, your head high, and your arms swinging freely. Working with a trainer on your gait can improve balance and increase energy.
Talk to your wellness team about foot health - so you can always put your best foot forward!
To learn more about how you can benefit from Lifecare, our holistic approach to a healthy aging process, talk to a counselor about retirement living at Willow Valley today.
