LLT #215 : AGEING and PAIN - They Go Together! Right?🩼😟👵🏽👴🏽 WRONG!💃🏽🕺🏽
#agingprocess #arthritispain #elderlyhealth #immunesystem #frailty #fallrisk #healthyaging #familycaregivers #jointpain #jointhealth #movement
You're older- "expect pain some day , somehow".
Does this sound familiar?
As we age, yes some changes happen as part of the ageing process, but it is NOT A DISEASE, nor is it inevitable, nor do you just have to resign yourself to "living with it".
It IS a time when things are what they are🤷🏽♀️
Join me as I discuss 7 common age related pain concerns, AND, tips to mitigate, or treat
Yes , we're "keeping it real" but NOT "giving in"! 💃🏽👵🏽👴🏽🕺🏽
As life goes on, especially if you have led either an active, or sedentary lifestyle, genetics, environment, things change in our bodies!
So what to do?
1/ MOVE! - joints, muscles and bones, need to keep going to be healthy- Exercise!150 mins a day; also light weights are helpful for muscle building, stability, reduced frailty.
2/The benefits of being active are more than skin deep- it improves your mood, helps with heart health, reduces the risks and severity of NCDs
3/"The Big "C"- Cancer- colon, breast, prostate, can affect older persons to a slightly higher degree as the health of cells, small mutations, and slowing of the normal healing processes make this concern valid (and scary). There are several studies which also show the benefits of exercise.
4/ EAT your vitamins- fatty foods, green vegetables, healthy starches- if not easily chewed- make a shake! Make soup!
5/Mineral and joint supplements do help- check with your doc for the best for you
6/ If the pain needs medication to ease your discomfort- use it! ( yes under supervision)
7/ CAVEAT⚠️🛑 ⚠️!
There are signs that may indicate a much more serious health concern- life and limb:
IMMEDIATELY seek medical help if there is : sudden pain that worsens despite any intervention, back pain that is associated with inability to use the toilet; sudden fall which was preceded by dizziness or confusion; a joint that suddenly becomes swollen, painful, or causes fever.
Meanwhile:
Focus on the 5 "F"s:
1/ Fun 2/ Friendship and Family 3/ Focus (mindset) 4/ Fitness (start low and go slow) and 5/ Fluids (hydrate! - it does help , in everyway! 💃🏽🕺🏽
You Got This!!!💘🎯We Got This!🎯💘🫱🏽🫲🏾!
From my heart to yours always💗
Dr. Lana
LLT 213: HOW Can We Communicate with Older Persons Whose Hearing Is Impaired? 🗣️🔊🧓🏽💓
#communication #hearingloss #agingscience #agingprocess #communicationskills #empathy #compassion
Hello to my special community!
Communication🗣️ , Cohesion💡, Collaboration🤝
Communication has often been called the life blood of relationships", and indeed , without real communication and connection, we can live in despair adding to the growing "pandemic of loneliness" despite the explosion in technology.
In other words:
Failure to Communicate can lead to disaster.
Here are some tried and true methods to better communication when speaking to an Older Person who has some hearing loss?
Remember : hearing aids, although invaluable , do not always address the hearing difficulties and may not be affordable, available or desirable for many Older Persons. SO WHAT TO DO?
Let's "give/be what we want to receive. "We start with love , empathy and compassion. Can't fail with those!! ❣️💯😊:
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🗣️🔊🧓🏽💓1/ Gently get their attention by a light tap on the shoulder and face them - do not startle!
🗣️🔊🧓🏽💓 2/ Face them directly so that they can use visual cues- (we do "hear" with our eyes; Make sure your hands do not block your face when speaking!
🗣️🔊🧓🏽💓 3/ Ensure adequate lighting so that your face is CLEARLY seen
🗣️🔊🧓🏽💓4/ Keep distractions to a minimum - TV, radio, loud traffic- reduce as much as possible!
🗣️🔊🧓🏽💓5/ Please :DON'T SHOUT!! - this distorts sound , making it harder to understand , and can also be misread as disrespectful
🗣️🔊🧓🏽💓6/ Speak at a steady pace- cadence is important in understanding what is said (and meant)
🗣️🔊🧓🏽💓7/ Similar to point 6, using GESTURES , tone and facial expressions what is said, and meant.
It's all about love , empathy and compassion.
Who can say no to that?😊💓
Good vibes!
From my heart to yours💗
Your "Geri-niece"
Dr. Lana
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