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5 Ways Older Adults Can Prevent Arthritis

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Senior Care La Costa CADepending on how extensive the elder’s joint damage is from this condition, arthritis can include immense pain in the joints for seniors. The pain can often get so bad that doing simple tasks, like brushing their teeth, can become too difficult. Caregivers are often needed to do the things the older adult is no longer able to do.

There are ways arthritis can be prevented? The senior’s doctor may also prescribe medication to aide in the reduction of painful symptoms for seniors with this condition, but there are some natural ways they can lessen the pain felt by this condition.

How to Prevent Arthritis

  • Eat cherries. This fruit is loaded with antioxidants, as well as pain-fighting properties known as anthocyanins. These properties can reduce the elder’s risk of gout. Research has also shown that cherries can reduce the risk of flare-ups. Cherry juice can be just as beneficial to the senior’s health as the fruit itself.
  • Avoid sodas. These sugary drinks can actually elevate the amount of pain your loved one feels as a result of their arthritis. Those who do not currently have arthritis could also be at a higher risk of developing it if they drink more than five sodas a week.
  • Pick your meat wisely. Some meats can significantly increase the senior’s chances of developing arthritis. This includes any meat that is high in purines, such as organ meats, shellfish, mushrooms, and oily fish. Some alcohols may also be high in purines, so watch the intake of beer, wine, or liquor.
  • Get active. The pain of arthritis may prevent your loved one from exercising, but physical activities can actually reduce this symptom. By exercising regularly, the senior will become more flexible, stronger, and be less likely to fall. Encourage your loved one to begin walking, swimming, or doing other aerobic activities they enjoy. Just make sure to check with their doctor before beginning any new exercise regimen.

Arthritis can quickly altar how an elderly adult lives their life, requiring them to get more help on simple tasks due to their painfully inflamed joints. Try these four tips in order to lessen their risk of having this condition.

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