At Magnolia Estates Assisted Living  we want all of our residents to be happy, healthy, safe and secure. We have compiled a few tips that will help with this.

One of the major problems with seniors is they don't take their medicine at the right time, or they forget to take it or they take too much. Having several doctors prescribing medicine for you can be confusing. Make sure each doctor has a list of all your medications. One solution to this problem is to get your pharmacy to bubble package all your medications on a weekly basis. With bubble packaging all of your morning meds are in one bubble and it the same for all other medication times.

Bubble packaging is safe, convenient and much better than those plastic weekly pill containers. If you drop a bubble package all your pills won't fall out. Bubble packaging can be done on a weekly or monthly basis. When you go to the doctor, take your bubble package with you, so your doctor know all of the medicine you are taking.

One of the foremost senior health issues of the day is prescription medications. Whether the issue is money or drug interaction, every senior citizen needs to use their head when thinking about medication.

For instance, if your physician prescribes new medications for you, always ask if he has any samples to give you. It's not wise to pay for new medications without knowing you can 'take' them and not have severe side effects. Pharmaceutical companies supply free samples to doctors just for these purposes. Even if getting renewal prescriptions for meds, ask for samples. Make sure you physician knows all of the medication you are taking though, because you want to avoid any drug interaction reactions. Also ask about generic medications and if it is on the $4.00 prescription list at many pharmacies.

Here's another senior health care tip. When walking for senior exercise, it is important that you keep a normal stride. Over-extending our stride length jolts our joints and actually slows us down. You may also put stress on your joints and ligaments by trying to go very quickly or by lengthening your stride too much. Take it easy! Studies show that walking is just as effective as running for aerobic exercise. It may take you a bit longer, but then you just have more opportunities to stop and smell the roses!

We all worry about our weight as we get older. In today's world, restaurants serve huge portions, but you don't have to fall prey to these problems! Although 'Diets' aren't always the easy way to maintain a healthy weight for senior health, eating less can be. Use the salad plate for our meals rather than the dinner plate; less surface, less food. Your system will soon adapt to this decrease and 'less' will be plenty! You'll see the excess pounds melt slowly away. Couple this with a walk each day and you will look and feel better

For better senior health your lifestyle should be to do all things with a temperance; that is, don't overeat, don't overbuy, etc. To make it short: don't over 'do'! By following this simple rule, you will ensure your health and safety. Don't be afraid of an occasional indulgence, but good habits make healthy people.