Keep On Keeping On
Life in your 70’s can be much different than in your 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, and even 60’s. During those years, there was nothing Thad and I felt we couldn’t undertake. And we did, sometimes to the detriment of our bodies and probably why we are in the physical state we are in. But I digress.
Today, we think twice about getting on a ladder. If something falls on the floor we take a second or two and consider just how much we need that item and would it bother us if it just took up residence there permanently.
Age creeps up on us and before you know it you need to sit down or lean against the wall to put on your underwear, touch furniture as your make your way to and from various areas of your home, and have added motion sensing lights throughout the house for nighttime ambulation.
More often than not, you catch yourself shuffling your feet and walking bent over and staring at the ground as your walk. You tell yourself “Heel-toe, Heel-tor, look to God and not below”.
When did all that happen?
It happens to us all at some point in our lives. Some earlier than others. The thing to do is to realize it is all part of living and as such we may not be able to anticipate when – but we can prepare for the inevitable.
- Exercise regularly – Walk, bike (stationary ones if need be),do Functional Exercises. Functional exercises are movements that train multiple muscle groups to work together, mimicking real-life activities. These exercises focus on improving strength, flexibility, and coordination, making everyday tasks easier and safer. Examples include lifting, bending, pushing, and rotating, which help enhance overall physical performance and reduce the risk of injury.
- Keep floors clear and reduce clutter. Make sure they are not waxed and use only non-kid throw rugs if at all.
- Make sure your home is well lit. Utilize night sensor lights.
- Install handrails or grab bars in stairway and bathrooms.
- Use a sturdy step stool or ladder with long hand rails to reach high places.
- Keep your cell phone on you at all times. Use a cross bag or fanny pack to house your phone.
- Put a mitt in shower to hold your phone and glasses so they don’t get wet. Place it using a suction cup low on the tile wall so that you can access it if you fall.
- Keep in contact with friends, family, church, and participate in volunteer work if you are able.
Above all, never forget that you are a child of God. He made you, He loves you, and He will never leave you. Through faith keep your eyes fixed on God, the strength of Father will see you through whatever season of life you are in.
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I have additional insights I’d love to share with you found in the pages of my debut book: Surviving Medical Mayhem – Laughing When It Hurts. To order a copy or learn more go to my website at www.lorettaschoen.com
Blessings for Health & Wellness.