- Keep in touch with your family and friends.
- Establish routines.
- Take care of your body:
- Stand up 10 times every hour.
- Walk at least 20 minutes a day in the yard or garden.
- Dance with your partner or companion.
- Sunbathe for 15 minutes.
- Remember to drink enough fluids, at least a liter a day.
- Have a balanced diet.
- Watch your health
- Apply the corresponding vaccines: influenza, pneumococcus.
- Coordinate with your doctor to ensure you have enough medications for the time you have to stay home (medications you take regularly).
- Plan who will help with your care in case your primary caregiver gets sick.
- Take care of your mind:
- Download games to your cell phone to exercise your mind like sudoku or crossword puzzles.
- Listen to relaxing music or your favorite music.
- Read a book or listen to an audiobook.
- Avoid being inactive, as inactivity can affect your mood.
- Call a person who needs support and encouragement.
- Do breathing exercises.
- Practice meditation.
- Commit to a new activity like painting, cooking, gardening, embroidery, etc.
Sources:
- Geriatricarea.com
- Redaccionmedia.com
- Especialistas del Centro Médico ABC
