With age, it becomes all the more important to eliminate disease risk factors and adopt the right actions to stay in shape.
food
Diet is a central problem in aging. The elderly are indeed particularly affected by the risks of dietary deficiencies, malnutrition and dehydration. Difficulty cooking, loss of appetite and thirst, and dental problems are often to blame.
To be healthy, the average elderly person should consume between 1 liter and 1.5 liters of water per day , eat 3 meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and have a snack for afternoon tea. If you have difficulty chewing, opt for soft or blended foods. Consult the nutrition guide for carers of the elderly published by Santé Publique France to find out more about the diet of seniors.
If you or your elderly relative are unable to cook and the meals cannot be prepared by those around you, then it is possible to use a meal delivery service .
The slee
Get enough sleep by trying to go to bed and get up at regular times . Many elderly people are prone to sleep disorders, who suffer from nights that are too short and of poor quality. However, sleep is essential for the proper functioning of the brain and the body. Fatigue also increases the risk of falls , which can cause fractures and severely impact mobility and independence.
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Physical activity
Practicing regular physical activity is also part of the recommendations for healthy aging. When joint pain, muscle fatigue and cardiovascular problems appear, it is sometimes difficult to continue the usual sports practices. Turn to gentle sports disciplines , adapted to your physical condition such as walking, cycling, swimming, yoga, pilates, gentle gymnastics or even aquagym, whose rhythm and intensity can easily be modulated depending on your abilities.
Other good habits can help you preserve your physical and cognitive abilities for longer. Read our guide to aging well to learn more.
Why take out senior health insurance ?
With age and the risks that come with it, health needs change and become denser. Medical consultations and examinations are more frequent, treatments are more substantial and equipment is often essential. Despite social security coverage, these health expenses often take up a significant portion of the budget, especially among people with a modest pension.
Subscribing to senior health insurance allows you to obtain additional reimbursement of these costs and to control your budget without giving up benefiting from optimal medical care.
This type of contract allows you to save on guarantees that you would not need, such as maternity, in favor of a better level of coverage for the specific needs of the elderly (dental, optical, equipment, hospitalization …). Compare the offers of senior mutuals and request an online quote from an insurance company to find out the rates charged.