The mobility problems of the elderly can reduce their autonomy, their independence to carry out daily tasks and therefore reduce their well-being and quality of life.
As you age, you may see your mobility reduced, that is, the ease of performing tasks of daily life due to a problem with motor functions. For example, a few years ago, it was not difficult to get into the bathtub to shower and now it is difficult for you to do it alone and you need help or you have adapted the bathroom so that you do not need it.
Functional capacities may decrease if we do not act on time and, therefore, independence in your day-to-day life will also decrease.
How do we solve the most frequent mobility problems?
Older people with a mobility problem, as we have mentioned, may need some help to maintain their autonomy to continue carrying out their daily activities. Today, there are many Aida care products available in the market from equagel cushion to disability ramps for home.
These problems affect daily life because since they appear, you may need the help of others to continue your life habits. Some examples of possible consequences are difficulty walking, getting out of bed, sitting in an armchair, or getting into the bathtub.
All of this can cause you great discomfort since until now you were performing your tasks autonomously and did not need the support of other people. Activities like going out to do the shopping alone now get complicated.
On occasion, we have talked about the importance of maintaining active and healthy aging as a protective measure, in this case, to avoid mobility problems.
Of course, as long as there are no pathologies that reduce autonomy, staying active as you age is one of the keys to maintaining independence and well-being. Rest as necessary, do moderate physical exercise, maintain a healthy diet, interact with others, or participate in community life are some examples of active aging.
All this provides you with an adequate general state of health to prevent and delay any mobility problems and therefore maintain the desired autonomy.
When, while living actively, certain mobility problems appear, you can take some measures to prevent more serious consequences, such as a fall.
At Country Care Group (countrycaregroup.com.au), we offer you a solution, a support product that you can find in the market and that will improve your mobility autonomously.
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