Creole Health: Good Everyday Habits Lead To A Better Quality Life!

Creole Health: Good Everyday Habits Lead To A Better Quality Life!

Aging Gracefully in Mind, Body and Soul

September 15, 2007

Submitted by Jamie Sias
ZHPS Member

Mrs. Regina Tatum with Ajah and Asiah Sias at Holy Ghost 

Catholic Church in Opelousas, Louisiana. Mrs. Tatum is one of 

the original founding members of the Treasures of Opelousas, the 

grassroots organization that organized and developed the Original 

Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival (the world's first Zydeco Festival) 

in Plaisance, Louisiana before it was take over by the 

Southern Development Foundation.

(photo courtesy of the Zydeco Historical & Preservation Society)

As people grow older, it is very important to keep motivated and surround yourself with family and friends with positive attitudes.

Good health is even more important for seniors more than other age group for several reasons:

• the risk of disease and lost mobility is greater and
• the positive effects of adhering to a healthy lifestyle are realized more quickly.

The hardest part is getting started! Here are few tips for good health and happy aging:

1. Eat a balanced diet
2. Exercise regularly-Choose an exercise you like and stick to it.
3. Get regular checkups.
4. Don’t smoke, It’s never too late to quit.
5. Practice safety habits at home to prevent falls and fractures.
6. Always wear your seatbelt when traveling.
7. Avoid overexposure to the sun and the cold.
8. If you drink alcohol, drink in moderation.
9. Keep a positive attitude toward life.
10. Take up a hobby, do things that make you happy.

Remember, it's never too late to start!

Jamie Sias is a fourth year Medical Student at L.S.U. Medical School in New Orleans, Louisiana and Zydeco Historical & Preservation Society Member and Organizer.

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