Soar to Success July 2018

Strategies For Improving The Health Of Older Adults With Chronic Illnesses. Americanwriter andpoetGertrude Steinonce said, “We are always the same age inside.” I could not agree more and if we could somehow remember that in our daily perspectives, it would make family caregiving a littleeasier and chronic illness selfcare, VLJQLĆFDQWO\ PRUH VXFFHVVIXO Among the myriad of wonderful ideas available to caregivers for coping with the care of a loved one, VRPH VWUDWHJLHV WKDW FDQ LQćXHQFH WKH DWWLWXGH RI care recipients are often neglected. One strategy, simply put, is cultivating a more positive attitude towards aging. This can have a profound effect on the health of a care recipient. Many older adults have bought into the notion that they themselves are no longer useful and are a burden to others. As a result, many older adults make little attempt to keep themselves healthy and active. After all, they are getting closer to the end of their lives and have no desire to try new things, to challenge themselves, or to eat or exercise properly. There is a great deal of research that demonstrates that individuals can learn, retain memory and be actively involved in business and their community. A lack of physical exercise, social involvement and mental stimulation in older Americans often leads to deterioration of minds and their bodies. The older person’s negative attitude towards aging can EHFRPH VHOI IXOĆOOLQJ By Stella Nsong SOAR TO SUCCESS -XO\ 3HUVRQDO *URZWK 6WUDW The 4 Ps of Family Caregiving: PLANTS, PETS, PLAY & PERSPECTIVES