Physical Health Care Concepts

Supplement 1, Chapter 2

KEYS TO MANTAINING OUR PHYSICAL HEALTH CARE: CORE CONCEPTS

Physical health is one of our most valuable assets. To lose it and to become even partially disabled limits our life, energy, and enthusiasm for living. Make physical well-being a major goal in your daily routine. Become well informed about good health practices in senior living and engage in these practices all your life. Make adjustments in the activities you choose, of course, as you age, and you cannot engage in the active sports you did when you were younger.

To retain our health requires a plan and a program that we implement every day. To just let circumstances and aging eat away at our health is reckless and self-destructive on our part. A do-nothing

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Keep in mind that good dental care can be a critical issue in maintaining good health. A poor mouth of infected gums can lead to other health problems. It can also be very costly to fix the neglect of good dental hygiene. An annual checkup is a good standard to follow so that you can find any change in your gums, teeth, and mouth cavity. Prevention is always better than seeking a cure.

Seek mental health care when there is a need for help with your emotional life and relationships. It has a direct impact on your physical well-being. It is difficult to be physically healthy when depression, high-living anxiety, and worry control your life. Get over any reluctance you may have about sharing your deep emotional thoughts and feelings with a professional counselor. There is a lot of real evidence that good counseling can make a positive impact on your

To lose it and to become even partially disabled limits our life, energy, and enthusiasm for living. Talk to seniors who have lost an eye or a limb, and they will tell you how living with a disability weighs on your quality of life every day. Do whatever is necessary to maintain the best health you can achieve for your age and genetic history.

Retaining our health requires a plan and a program that we implement every day. To just let circumstances and aging eat away at our health is reckless and self-destructive. A do- nothing philosophy does not work. The healthiest seniors work at maintaining their good health. They are conscious that this task is one of their most valuable assets. So refine your skills and get motivated by engaging in the best health habits you can maintain. Add years to your life by keeping at the task of practicing good health care day after day, year after year

The best approach is preventive maintenance. It works and it lasts, but it requires thoughtful planning and consistent efforts to keep it working. Attend educational programs that focus on health problems, and you will be fortified with helpful information that helps to keep you well. Subscribe to health-focused magazines and find the best Internet sites that offer helpful ideas about good health