5 Ways to Maintain Bone Health of Seniors

 

Caring for a senior loved one may is different than caring for younger adults. Seniors may develop certain diseases, which may make it harder for them to live. Joint pain and cramps is common among some senior adults. Osteoarthritis is a disease which breaks down cartilage between the joints and may make it difficult for your senior loved ones to walk or stand properly. There are medications which may help seniors in better managing joint pain and minimize Osteoarthritis. Here are a few DIY techniques which may help seniors to ease their joint pain.

1.  Swimming

Swimming can be an effective activity for senior to enhance physical activity while keeping their body temperature low. Your loved one may like swimming which may increase his or her workout level. There are numerous water-based exercises which may boost mobility in senior adults. Swimming may encourage seniors to perform their daily work routine better.

2.  Lowering Body Weight

Seniors who are clinically obese or overweight may develop joint problems. These problems occur due to more pressure and stress exerted on the joints and bones of seniors. Your loved ones can maintain a low and steady body weight to minimize their risk of developing Osteoarthritis. Family caregivers should make sure their senior loved ones are getting enough nutrients to maintain good health while losing weight rapidly. 

3.  Moving Everyday

Exercising for a half an hour everyday may strengthen muscles of seniors. If your loved ones have knee-related problems then performing light weight exercise may help in relieving pain and may bring nutrients to the cartilage for better mobility. Walking slowly on the stairs everyday also counts as exercise. Vigorous walking and running may make your loved ones tired. However, seniors can make daily plans for exercising and workouts which are best suited for their health and wellbeing.

4.  Using Therapy

Seniors with chronic joint pain may get help using heat and ice therapies. Therapy may relieve stress and pain developing in your loved one`s joints and muscles. It may lessen stiffness in muscles of your loved one and may treat frequent cramps in his or her body. However, ice and heat therapies should be used according to the weather conditions. Cold therapy is used in summers and heat therapies in winter for better recovery. Moreover massage therapies once a week may help seniors in reducing arthritis pain and muscle stiffness. Massage may increase the blood flow around stressed muscles and may eases joint pain.  

5.  Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese technique to relieve muscle and joint pain. Tiny needles are inserted into the body around stiff areas of the body which may lessen muscle rigidity. If your senior loved one is not afraid of needles then you can take them to massage center where Acupuncture is done. Acupuncture may help seniors in decreasing arthritic pain and relieve muscles stress. Seniors should always consult the doctor before trying different muscle relieving techniques.

Conclusion

These are the top 5 ways which may maintain good bone Health of Seniors. Your loved one can start any of the above mentioned techniques for minimizing joint pain and reduce his or her risk of developing Osteoarthritis. Professional physicians should always be consulted for better evaluation of a senior`s condition.

Author Bio:

Carolina Orosa is a freelance writer whose passion is traveling, food and exploring new places. she loves to put down her experiences in written. Carolina Orosa has also worked in the hospitality industry for a few years. Recently, she has started writing for Home Care Vancouver Services in BC, Canada.