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Staying out of a nursing home starts with 5 smart habits, surgeon says
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- AARP reports that 75% of Americans aged 50 and older want to age in place, maintaining independence at home through daily habits focused on mobility and health.
- Dr. Vonda Wright highlights three main challenges to aging in place: difficulty with mobility and self-care, memory issues, and incontinence, emphasizing the importance of musculoskeletal health.
- Key habits for maintaining independence include staying physically active with low-impact exercises, building muscle through strength training regardless of age, and consuming adequate protein to support muscle and energy.
- Wright stresses rejecting the mindset that aging inevitably leads to frailty, encouraging older adults to stay engaged, mobile, and challenge assumptions about their capabilities.
- Open communication about needs and support among aging adults and their families is crucial, with early planning recommended to ensure assistance is available while preserving independence.
