How to deal with life challenges
Our tips to enhance quality of life
Take Care of Yourself
It can be tough for senior members to find support and care from their families. Luckily, you can play your part by taking control of your nutrition. Surround Yourself with good Company. It is no secret that relationships play an essential part in the way we process challenges and enjoy life. This includes not only family, but also partners, friends, neighbors and even pets.
Optimize Your Emotional State
When feelings like loneliness, low mood, helplessness or even depression arise, good nutrition can help you manage them. When we are optimistic and well-balanced, it is easier to maintain a good nutritional Status.
Regain Your Independence
As you age, you may find it harder to move freely and take care of yourself without the help of a family member or a caregiver. Good nutrition can support this.
Exercise is key: Get moving
It is true that even a small amount of exercise can be beneficial for your overall health at any age. Regular physical activity in comination with adequate nutrition are essential to maintain good health.
Whether we play sports once a week, work out at the gym, work in the garden or go for walks: regular physical exercise will increase your energy needs and improve your nutritional intake.
You retain your mobility, actively participate in social life and strengthen your muscles. Fresh air and exercise can also stimulate our appetite.
Watch your weight
Often we lose weight when we become older. But mostly, we do not lose body fat, weight loss is caused by muscle loss. Maintaining our muscular strength is an essential factor in maintaining our mobility as we age. Back problems, unsteadiness when going up the stairs and difficulty in walking can often be avoided with regular exercise. To support our muscle mass the daily diet should contain protein rich food like meat, milk or fish.
Check your nutritional status
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Your effective nutritional solution
Read about James' new life
James asked his doctor for advice on whether he could do something himself. Now a few weeks later, by making small changes to his diet and taking an oral nutritional supplement, James has almost reached his previous weight again.
With his new energy and more regular exercising in the fresh air, his zest for life and his appetite have also returned. Today he makes sure to eat based on a balanced diet since he knows that a healthy diet makes the difference!
Read James' story here!
