Simple but effective methods to boost immune system in old age

Coronavirus is hitting people where it hurts the most - the immune system. The effectiveness and responsiveness of immunity weakens as a person ages. This could put the health of elders in a jeopardy by causing various infections besides the ongoing pandemic.

 But here is news that gives a relief for senior citizens and their family members. There are a few health measures that help not just seniors but everyone boost their immunity at a great level. On the surface it all boils down to incorporating a healthy and active lifestyle.

 Avoiding a health complication is the strongest immune system -

 The best path to take to live a healthy life is not by fighting against a health condition but taking preventive measures to avoid that health condition in the first place!

 Do not step out until unless it is really necessary. Wear a mask and gloves if you are stepping out of your house. Ensure your nose and mouth are completely covered and keep a sanitizer handy.

 Visiting a hospital or a diagnostic center is one reason for most seniors to step out. You can avail senior home care services instead where the service provider offers nursing care at home, doctor home visits and physiotherapy services at home.

 Strategies for potential immunity boost in seniors

 Health complications are always just around the corner for elders even in an ideal world. The presence of the pandemic has intensified the risk of these complications furthermore.

 Brace yourself as we explore each facet of this healthy lifestyle that helps your elderly loved one regain strength and boost their immunity.

 

❏     Get the vaccination shots done 

●     Adult vaccination  or immunization for seniors are probably the most underrated and underused terms in our country.

●     Vaccination is like that extra ammunition that gives an extra boost for your loved one’s immunity to prevent various health complications.

●     In the senior world, most of the health conditions could be prevented by just a vaccine shot. However, there is no awareness in our society. 

●     Simple and easily accessible vaccine shots such as influenza, pneumococcal, zoster, Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis or Tdap can save seniors from conditions that could otherwise draw a fatal blow.

 ❏     A meal plate with balanced diet 

      ●     Better health makes better immunity an enforced consequence and better health is the result of a balanced diet.

●     Keep your platter filled with all ingredients of a healthy diet. Ensure your everyday meal contains proteins, antioxidants, vitamin A, C, and E as these are the key essentials of a healthy diet.

●     Water is considered as the natural immunity booster. Starting from helping the blood to carry sufficient oxygen to the cells to cleansing the body from the toxins, staying hydrated is a simple but an impactful hack for better immunity.

 ❏     Keep your weight in check 

      ●     Keep your immunity levels always up by keeping your intake in proportion with your everyday’s physical activity.

●     Carrying the extra kilos in your body can severely hamper the effectiveness of your immune system by causing excess inflammation.

●     Involve in low intensity workouts such as a simple morning walk or evening jog. Outdoor is too good for your health. A simple justification for this is spending outdoors as low as 15 minutes can help you avoid taking vitamin D supplements.

●     Spending time outdoors (while adhering to the recommended safety measures) not only keeps your weight under control but also eases stress.

 ❏     Focus on your mental health 

      ●     Your immunity system and your mental health shares a stronger bond than you can imagine. Mental disorders that lead to various physical inflammations and disorders is just an example for this connection.

●     Involve in some kind of activity that checks the necessary boxes to keep you sane at any circumstance.

●     Especially in a hard time like this, seniors tend to lose their cool and embrace anxiety and stress instead of peace.

●     Practice yoga, meditation, and the pranayama at least once a day to ensure your mental health is sharing a healthy relationship with your immunity system.

 Takeaway 

Being extra cautious about one’s health has never been so important for people of all ages. Follow all these measures starting from today to make your immunity stronger and your days healthier.