Physical and Mental Health Maintenance

Medical research shows a balanced, healthful diet and regular exercise are critical to maintaining healthy lives. This is particularly true with seniors and adults with disabilities, as consistent exercise and proper nutrition can have a more significant effect on their overall physical and mental well-being.

With seniors, many diseases and negative health conditions, including arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis, and high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, may be slowed, or prevented altogether, through regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and other positive lifestyle changes.

At Kristie Jo’s Love, Comfort and Care, our caregivers work hand in hand with your loved one’s medical team and their recommendations to ensure family members stay on track with diet, exercise, and healthy living practices. The company’s physical and mental health maintenance services include:

• Ensuring patients regularly visit their primary care physicians
• Frequently reviewing medications with their doctor(s)
• Being aware of potential medication side effects and drug interactions including over-the-counter drugs, herbal supplements, and alternative medicinal treatments
• Following all recommended instructions for health screening, preventive tests, and vaccinations
• Remaining proactive in the management of their own physical and mental well-being, and participating in medical-based decision-making about these issues
• Routinely using skin moisturizer and high-quality sunscreen
• Brushing and flossing their teeth at least once per day
• Visiting a dentist at least once annually
•  Following up with eye and foot doctors, especially for people with diabetes
• Adhering to routine sleep schedules and using beneficial sleep practices
• Engaging in regularly scheduled social activities, including playing cards and board games, maintaining frequent interaction with others, and other engaging forms of fun and socialization
• Taking day trips and vacations

To learn more about our physical and mental health maintenance services, please call (805) 424-1140, or send us a message using the email form on the Contact page.