LT #224 : 7 Pearls of WISDOM for Life - from CENTENARIANS👵🏽👴🏽🥰💃🏽
#wisdomoftheages #lifewisdom #wisdomforlife #centenarians #centenariansecrets #strongbodystrongmind #healthyaging #brainhealth #seniorcare #thelonggoodbye #activeaging #livelongandprosper #tonyrobbinsinspiration
We all from time to time think we have the answers - not all- but we can many times feel pretty knowledgeable--- until , often an older friend or relative, shares in a few words-WISDOM - that teach us more about life than any book or research can give- WISDOM for LIFE, a HAPPY life.
Who can say no to that!🥰
Here are 7 of my favourites; please feel free to share your own!
1/ Stay mentally engaged and active- bake for friends; mentor in your community
2/Surround yourself with friends and family- keep ties with those who make you feel uplifted, vibrant and positive
3/ On that note- keep a positive outlook- the outer person may be changing, but the way you view your life and lessons learned can be tinted with the "rose" 🌹of looking for the GOOD in others - you find what you look for 💯
4/WALK; stay physically active (you knew I was gonna say that !) -indoors, seated, around the dining table; best of all- outdoors
5/Find your "WHY"- your best self; be fueled by your purpose!
in yourself and others-smile! 😊
6/and 7/VALUE; treasure your mental and physical fitness; if you don't care for your body, where will you live? 🤔
It's not the length in years, but the QUALITY of life that REALLY matters!
Live long AND Prosper!😉
One day/hour at a time!
From my heart to yours always💗
Dr. Lana
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For more insights and connect for a FREE face-to-Face 15 minute Zoom call, and a place where we can connect as physicians on my website:
lanaslittlethings.com
If you're a Family Caregiver at your wit's end, needing a different perspective, set up your free 15-minute coaching call-also by email -lana@lanaannemd.com - or on www.lanaslittlethings.com
Strong Legs = Strong Brain? Back UP Dementia! 💃🏽WOW😲! HOW 🤔?
#strongbodystrongmind #legstrengthafter60 #healthyaging #alzheimerawareness #elderlycare #brainhealth #seniorcare #familycaregivers #thelonggoodbye #activeaging
The pain and sense of loss from Dementia and its most common aspect: Alzheimer’s disease can be almost impossible to define, explain or describe as the neurological brain disorder gradually robs the person of the ability to attend to their daily living, and the progression to dependent living as memory, thinking skills, and personality change and decline while Caregivers feel helpless.
Yet, many research is ongoing- and at earlier ages in vulnerable families.
I was thrilled beyond belief when I kept seeing new articles released, and more physio and holistic therapists are increasingly talking about the link between :
LEG STRENGTH and BRAIN HEALTH, specifically demonstrating that there is hope!
One day/hour at a time!
From my heart to yours💗
Dr. Lana
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Overwhelmed? Let's connect: 📧lana@lanaannemd.com
For more insights and connect for a FREE face-to-Face 15 minute Zoom call, and a place where we can connect as physicians on my website:
lanaslittlethings.com
If you're a Family Caregiver at your wit's end, needing a different perspective, set up your free 15-minute coaching call-also by email -lana@lanaannemd.com - or on www.lanaslittlethings.com
I always look forward to meeting Fellow Family Caregivers- we gotta stick together!💯
Why Do Persons with Dementia and Alzheimers STOP Eating or Drinking? What to DO? 🤷🏽♀️🍽️🥤😖
#alzheimer #alzheimerawareness #elderlycare #nutritionandlifestyle #nutritionist #healthyaging #brainhealth #seniorcare #familycaregivers #thelonggoodbye
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Dementia and its most common subset, Alzheimer’s disease are neurological brain disorders that cause impairment with memory, thinking skills, and behaviour.
Daunting? Yes!
🤷🏽♀️🍽️🥤😖As these diseases progress, they often affect taste, smell and mood, as well making mealtimes and hydration a "battle of wills"😖
Dangers: Dehydration, constipation, infection, frailty, poorer immune system, falls, fractures, death.
Reasons:
🤷🏽♀️🍽️🥤😖Pain
🤷🏽♀️🍽️🥤😖Depression and apathy - no desire
🤷🏽♀️🍽️🥤😖arthritis in the jaw- eating is just uncomfortable
🤷🏽♀️🍽️🥤😖Infection especially lungs and bladder - let's not forget anosmia from COVID-19
🤷🏽♀️🍽️🥤😖Some medication alter taste
🤷🏽♀️🍽️🥤😖Memory Impairment-- they simply forget to eat
What can you do?
🍽️🥤😊 Vary the colours and textures of food and the utensils; use "watery fruit" such as watermelob
🍽️Lightweight cups and mugs are easier to hold
🍽️🥤Be alert to signs of dehydration and when you may need the doctor
🍽️🥤 Seek the advice of the nutritionist
🍽️🥤When nothing works- walk away , cool heads and come back in a few minutes
🍽️🥤Eating is a SOCIAL event-, so eat WITH them- selfcare, comraderie, familiarity.
Let us embrace these "new normals" in an atmosphere of acceptance, understanding, empathy and love
One day/hour at a time
From my heart to yours💗
Dr. Lana
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Overwhelmed? Let's connect: 📧lana@lanaannemd.com
For more insights and connect for a FREE face-to-Face 15 minute Zoom call, and a place where we can connect as Family Caregivers and fellow Physicians on my website: lanaslittlethings.com.
