Four new habits to make 2021 brighter!

Happy New Year! What are you doing to take good care of yourself in the new year? Often, we make resolutions that seek to avoid some behavior that we’re trying to weed out, but it can be powerful to use the promise of a new year to engage in a new action that makes us feel strong, healthy, and confident. Consider making a commitment to yourself in 2021 and incorporating a new habit that makes you feel bright, healthy, and happy.

Find your stride

That perfect exercise routine can look different for each individual. No matter what you choose, exercise benefits you in both the long term and the short term. The Mayo Clinic blog summarizes:

“A single exercise session that gets your heart rate up can lower blood pressure, improve sleep, lower anxiety, and improve insulin sensitivity on the day you do it. Other benefits, like lowering your risk of many chronic diseases and cancers, start adding up within days or weeks of regular physical activity. Regular activity sets you up to stay independent as you age and lowers your risk of fall-related injuries. For many people with chronic conditions, it can lower your risk of all-cause and disease-specific mortality.”

Talk to your doctor about what type of exercise is best for you, and start implementing a routine that feels manageable and sustainable. Talk with your Visiting Angels Caregiver to secure the support you need. If you need a ride to yoga, tai chi, or pickleball class, your Visiting Angels Knoxville Caregiver can help. If you want to start a regular walk around the neighborhood or at your local high school track, but you’re apprehensive about going by yourself, ask your Caregiver to join you as you get started. Find the exercise program that works for you. You’ll be proud of yourself, and your body will thank you.

Connect

Learn a new skill for 2021. Visiting Angels Social Care allows you to learn to use a smartphone, shop online, connect on social media, and gain confidence, comfort, and fluency online. It’s a great way to communicate with your friends and family while working with a Visiting Angels professional who will provide training at a comfortable speed. Impress your children and grandchildren with your tech skills, and learn the basics for staying safe online.

Nourish

When it comes to making healthy food choices, Visiting Angels Caregivers in Knoxville have got you covered. Work with your Caregiver to make your weekly food plan and grocery list, which she or he can then fulfill. It brings peace of mind to know that you have a regular source to secure your nutritional needs. This way, all you have to do is make plans that suit your needs.

Talk with your doctor to ensure that you’re working with a strategy that’s mindful of your specific dietary needs. Some basics that the Cleveland Clinic advises for seniors on its Health Essentials Blog include: “Add fiber to meals with food such as whole grains, and raw fruits and vegetables. Reduce your cholesterol and fat intake and make smarter choices by enjoying or preparing food with healthy fats, including olive oil, avocados, salmon, and walnuts. Maximize your vitamin D intake by increasing your exposure to sunlight and eat foods high in vitamin D — such as fatty fish, canned tuna, egg yolks, fortified milk and cereal or supplements.”

We are better positioned to eat good, healthy meals when we plan for those meals, and we have a routine means to secure those essentials. Your Visiting Angels Caregiver can help you maintain a healthy food routine.  You can also opt to have your Caregiver cook you healthy meals regularly. One way or another, your Visiting Angels Caregiver has you covered when it comes to securing the nutrition you need to thrive.

Make your house a home

From offering warm companionship, to assisting with errands and rides to dental and medical visits, along with helping with laundry and light housekeeping, Visiting Angels Knoxville helps you make your house feel like a home. We are here to make the arrangement to age in place feel comfortable, secure, and healthy.