Healthabove60 eNewsletter Q2 | Stay Strong - Live Long

1. Stay Strong - Live Long eNewsletter || Q2 (Jul - Sep 2018)

2. Srinivasan G CEO, Healthabove60 Greetings from Healthabove60. Leaders’ Note Welcome to our Quarterly eNewsletter. Another important quarter has passed opening doors for the new oppertunities and possibilities. As we continue to keep elderly lives healthy and safe, we are looking forward to establish a safer senior aging atmos- phere in the society. Krishna Kavya COO, Healthabove60 Happy Reading! Greetings from Healthabove60. Keeping up the promise of being the exclu- sive senior home healthcare, Health- above60 has surpassed so many mile- stones in terms of bettering the elderly lives. Read our Q2 eNewsletter that discusses the best secrets of longevity and the tips of medication management. Happy Reading!

3. 4 Reasons Behind Japan's Longevity There is no secret sorcery or a hidden recipe behind the longevity of Japan citizens. Unlike the rest of the world, the lifestyle of Japanese is simple! Probably it is one of the few nations who has found the perfect balance between the traditional and contemporary lifestyles. The Japanese live longer than the rest of the world and their typical ways to achieve longevity could be followed by anyone. Here are 5 reason how Japanese are outliving than the rest of the world. Follow these tips to live a longer and healthier life. Increased Vegetable Intake The traditional Japanese cuisine is full of fresh vegetables, fruits, seafood, soup and rice. Just like few of the Asian countries, Japanese too love to eat rice but they ensure that the vegetable intake is at healthy levels. Increased intake of vegetables and fruits reduce the risk of getting chronic health issues by neutralizing the free radicals Regular Health Checkups Records show that in Japan a person meets the doctor for health checkup 12 times a year, almost double the times than the rest of the countries. Japan follows a unique medical care system that encour- ages preventive medical care. Ensure you undergo the medical checkups at regular intervals as it gives you an opportunity to cure the disease complete- ly when it is in the early stages.

4. Physical Activity is Part of Japanese Lifestyle Imagine a whole nation that involve in some kind of physical activity everyday while commuting to the workplace in the public transport. Japanese prefer the train and buses to commute from home to office. They walk to the train station or bust stop, stand till the train or bus arrives, stand during the journey, get down at the desti- nation and walk to the workplace. Quality Time with Family and Friends People in Japan observe the traditional festivals and the rituals with family and friends. Unlike most of the countries, Japa- nese meet their guests in the restaurants rather than inviting them to their houses. They maintain the perfect work-life balance and spend quality time with their family and friends. A healthy diet, exercise on a daily basis and medical checkups at regular intervals are all that it takes to live a healthy life. This is what the Japanese’ regime for longevity and the very reason why this particular country is topping the chart of highest longevity in the world.

5. Medication Management Tips for the Elders Medication management is a patient-centric approach that outlines an optimal method of safe, effective and appropriate use of medicines and drugs for getting the best patient outcomes. It is crucial to take the correct medication at the right time in the prescribed dosage and apt sequence. Staying Organized This is the most important preliminary step in medication management.Medicines and even other health supplements may be pre-sorted at week beginning to avoid confusion. Using a labeled pillbox categorized by days of the week and segregated by time into AM and PM helps in better tracking and follow-up of prescribed regimens. Using an App Educated technology savvy seniors may use smart apps for making medication scheduling easier. Apps help in sending reminders and tracking pills consumed during any given day. Smartphone apps are popular these days as they store all the required details like dosage, usage and the name of the medicine. This information may be retrieved quickly in the event of a health emergency. Scheduling Periodic Physician Visits When seniors are taking multiple medications for various ailments, it is important to review their health status periodically with the con- cerned physicians. It is also advisable to have a common care provider for managing and coordi- nating their overall care.

6. Using Adherence Tools for Timing There are medical adherence tools with timers available which show the time elapsed since the medicine bottle was last opened. This helps seniors to track the timing of the next dosage Involving an Enlisted Partner Keeping a partner like a family member or a trusted friend in the loop may be beneficial. Availing reliable Home Healthcare Services is also a rewarding option. These services help in tracking the medication regimes, providing seniors with necessary medical information when needed and doing the requisite care and follow-ups if side effects occur. Creating a Backup Plan Establishing a backup plan with sufficient touch points and contacts is essential to handle contingencies like medicines running out of stock, forgetting medication schedules and accidentally taking a wrong drug. Consistent habits and reliable tools can thus simplify Medication Management for Seniors gearing them towards a healthier tomorrow!

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