Keeping Grandparents Healthy

By Karen Best Wright

www.RaisingYourGrandchildren.com

On my grandparents' survey I ask grandparents who are raising their grandchildren what they do to keep themselves healthy (assuming they are healthy). The following are a few of the responses.

1. I am on disability. I have had 2 knee replacements. I walk 2 miles daily to keep myself young and my legs strong.

2. Keep active, work, take vitamins, eat as well as possible.

3. Yoga

4. Eat right, exercise, do anything suggested to keep my mind young.

5. Lots of prayer and I take b12 vitamins and I also have changed my diet and I get plenty of rest.

6. Work, walking, watching our diet.

7. Eat right and go to the gym regularly.

8. Walking, try to eat properly.

9. Walk

10. Exercise trying to eat right.

11. Pray a lot. Trust God to meet my needs.

12. Pray.. balance meals.. full time employment.. church..walk.. sing

This is a small sample of the many responses to what grandparents are doing to stay healthy while raising their grandchildren. You will notice a common theme. Those who are healthy pay a lot of attention to their diet and fitness activities, along with faith and prayer.

What things do you do to keep yourself healthy and fit? If you have not filled in my survey for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren, please do. Click here to go to the survey.  

Karen Wright, B.S. Holistic Health & Wellness Educator

And a grandmother in love with her grandchildren

www.TheWellnessWay.org

Comments

[Carol Covin]

My home office is in my basement. I notice a real difference when I'm away from home a long time and not walking up and down the stairs 20 times a day. I find it easiest if I can work exercise into my daily routine, like walking up stairs instead of taking an elevator, parking around the edge of the lot, or the first spot I find and walking to the store.

[Karen Wright]

Thanks Ken, You are right. Children do have a way of keeping one busy and happy as well.

[Ken Gibbons]

My Mom has been in and out of hospitals. After she started watching my daughter she has been getting healthier. Also her attitude has been happier and more positive. Children have a way of bringing you happiness and keeping you busy. Good blog well written with lots of information.

[Karen Wright]

I know what you mean John. I like to dance but I need to make myself get out and walk more. Not only is it good for our bodies, but the fresh (assuming you do not live in smog) is good for bodies and minds as well.

[John Lunn]

I used to walk 2 miles a day. Better than running because it's low impact - a lot of runners are needing knee surgery. But I got lazy and have to get back into it.