Julie Raney is a certified and licensed audiologist. She has a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a Master’s Degree in Audiology from Idaho State University. She has worked as a clinical audiologist in Colorado since 2005. She specializes in hearing amplification for adults and delivers her services in both English and Sign Language.

You Are What You Eat

Good health starts with food. If you want to stay young and active, take a good look at your diet, and be willing to make some changes. The Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet are both great options to help you eat a well-balanced diet, and give your body the fuel it needs. You want to eat lean proteins, lots of fruits and vegetables, and avoid added sugars like heavy desserts, candy, or pop.

Get Up and Move

A simple change you can make that will help you thrive is adding a bit of exercise into your daily routine. This will allow you to maintain a healthy weight, build strength and flexibility, help you with your balance, and keep you active. You can go for a walk, play with the grandkids in the park, join a swimming class, or even do a short exercise routine at home with an online program.

Home Modifications

Along with lifestyle changes, making a few simple modifications to your home will help you stay safe. One modification that many older Americans love is a video doorbell system, so that wherever you are in the house, you’ll be able to see who’s at the front door. You’ll have peace of mind knowing who’s approaching your home, or if there is anyone creeping around your house. Another great modification is installing smart home technology that allows you to control the lights or the heating or cooling systems from your phone of from the home controls. That way you can turn off lights in another room, or change the temperature of the home without any hassle.

Seniors are at a higher risk of trips or falls, so take the time to check out your floors. Get rid of any rugs that could be a tripping hazard, and remove items that you might bump into as you walk around your house. Safety features in the bathroom, such as a safety bar in the shower, is a small investment that could save you a major fall.

Look at your Medicare Plan

As you age, you’ll probably have more doctor’s visits, health screenings, and prescribed medications. Take a look at your Medicare plan and make sure it’s giving you the coverage you need. Don’t sign up for just any plan, but read the fine print and see if you need to get extra coverage to help with medications costs or other resources. You can even get plans that cover local fitness classes, or provide in-home assistance if you require more care.

Treating Hearing Loss

One factor that will age you far more than your years is hearing loss. If you’ve been struggling to hear, you know that hearing loss affects all areas of your life. You struggle to communicate with loved ones, hear the doctor explain something important about your health, and often miss the ringing of the phone, or a car honking when you stepped in front of them on the street.

If you want to thrive, then treat your hearing loss by investing in quality hearing aids. These devices will give you back the ability to hear in any listening environment, keep you safe, and have you excited to meet friends for drinks. You won’t feel embarrassed about having to ask someone to repeat themselves, strain to hear your grandchildren, or feel nervous to walk home from the store.

New Leaf Hearing Clinic

Visit us today at New Leaf Hearing Clinic for a hearing test, and discover all the ways hearing devices will change your life. Our dedicated team of hearing health specialists will test your hearing, recommend the perfect hearing aid to match your lifestyle and hearing needs, and ensure the programs and settings are calibrated to your unique hearing profile so that you can hear the world in high definition.