In this week's episode of A3 Aging Ann Arbor, hosts Faye Molitor and Sheila Doeden discuss strategies for keeping elderly individuals safe during the hot summer months. They highlight the increased risk of overheating in seniors due to their reduced ability to regulate body temperature, emphasizing the importance of recognizing early symptoms of heat exhaustion like headaches, nausea, and dizziness. They suggest methods to keep seniors cool, including wearing protective clothing, using hydration packs like keto vitals, and staying hydrated with water-rich foods.

They also recommend indoor activities such as puzzles and crocheting on extremely hot days, stressing the necessity of air conditioning for the elderly. Additionally, they touch on the benefits of limited sun exposure for adequate vitamin D intake and offer practical hydration tips, including the consumption of omega-3 fatty acids.

Please get in touch with Faye and Shelia if you have any questions, concerns, or simply want to chat! www.SeniorHelpers.com/MI/Ann-Arbor or call them on 734-234-1869

This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BVbNprIwACE

A3 Aging Ann Arbor is the source for all things aging. Topics include, How to stay healthy and sharp, how to maneuver challenges that come along with the aging process and programs and resources available for support.

For more episodes, visit:
https://www.a3agingannarbor.com/

For more information about Senior Helpers, visit:
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Welcome back to A3 Aging Ann Arbor! Hosts Sheila Doeden and Faye Molitor delve into the many factors that contribute to successful aging in place. They emphasize the importance of walkable areas which provide easy access to essential services like grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants, as well as facilitating social interaction and mental stimulation through programs like Meals on Wheels. Delivery services for groceries, fast food, and medical supplies are mentioned as convenient options that enhance accessibility for seniors. They also highlight the various resources offered by area agencies on aging, including transportation, volunteer services, and home support such as installing minor safety equipment. Modifications for independent living like adding double rollouts in lower cabinets and considering independent living facilities are also discussed as practical measures to maintain a high quality of life.

Faye and Sheila stress the importance of having a solid support system and staying socially connected to promote mental and physical well-being. Additionally, the hosts discuss the benefits of home care services like those provided by Senior Helpers of Ann Arbor, which can offer crucial support with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication management. Emphasizing regular health checkups, good hygiene, exercise, and an emergency plan round out their comprehensive guide for aging in place successfully.

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A-Ride - https://www.theride.org/services/accessible-senior-service

Life Alert - https://www.lifealert.com/

Sensi - https://sensi.ai/

This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rnZUPgkhhBs

A3 Aging Ann Arbor is the source for all things aging. Topics include, How to stay healthy and sharp, how to maneuver challenges that come along with the aging process and programs and resources available for support.

For more episodes, visit:
https://www.a3agingannarbor.com/

For more information about Senior Helpers, visit:
https://www.seniorhelpers.com/

Do you think maintaining a positive attitude is important? Even in the face of aging? On this week's episode Faye and Sheila share their experiences with keeping a positive attitude while aging, finding and appreciating all the little (and big) joys, and sharing that joy with those you love the most.

Living in the present and being content in your own company are some of the most important aspects of staying positive while aging. Finding hobbies, staying engaged, and getting good sleep can be helpful fulfilling some of those personal goals you want to achieve.

So, stay with it, find your joys, and in the words of Kurt Vonnegut, when you notice you're happy, remember to exclaim, or think, or murmur "if this isn't nice, I don't know what is."

This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kByjXT7KAVQ

A3 Aging Ann Arbor is the source for all things aging. Topics include, How to stay healthy and sharp, how to maneuver challenges that come along with the aging process and programs and resources available for support.

For more episodes, visit:
https://www.a3agingannarbor.com/

For more information about Senior Helpers, visit:
https://www.seniorhelpers.com/