Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Want To Age Gracefully? Here's How You Can!

By Joel Ricafort


No matter who you are, growing older is unavoidable. Some of us age gracefully while others do not. Get the most out of your senior years with the following advice.

Increasing your social activities can improve your lifestyle as you get older. Being part of a group can help you to keep learning and experiencing new things. Join a seniors group, a craft class, or a cooking class. Keeping busy will give you no time to feel older!

Go for regular preventive health check-ups with your local physician. As you get older, your body is more susceptible to disease and injury. By having regular check-ups, you could detect and treat small health problems before they turn into bigger problems. It is also recommended that you attend dental and eyes check-ups as well.

Do not get stuck in your old ways. The world is changing around you and to think that things will never change is just plain foolish. Evolve to meet the changes and embrace them. Accepting these changes can lead to wonderful adventures for you even through your golden years.

Take the time to stretch each day. If you can retain your flexibility, you are sure to stay mobile and more independent for many more years. Many muscle and skeletal problems come from poor flexibility and if you continue to do stretches each day, you are sure to have far less problems.

If you want to live longer, take safety precautions! If you're in a car, wear a seat-belt. If you're riding a bike, wear a helmet. Don't take stupid risks that could end up costing you your life. Simple precautions like these can easily extend your life and keep you healthy for the rest of it.

Eat a sensible diet. Have balance in your diet with plenty of vegetables and fruits, while avoiding foods that are high in fat and sugars. Eating a healthy, balanced diet gives you the energy you need to live your day to the fullest while feeding a healthy body and mind.

Do protect your skin against wrinkles and cancer by wearing proper sunblock but don't over do it to the extent that you deprive yourself of much needed vitamin D! As much harm as too much sun can do, too little of it can also hurt you so find a suitable SPF that will prevent damage without completely prohibiting your intake of highly beneficial sunlight!

Perhaps there was something you really wanted to do when you were in your twenties, but you set it aside as impractical: you had to pay the bills, provide for your family. Now that you have reached retirement age, it is time to think back to those interests you set aside. Don't think you can't pursue them now. You can! Now that you've read this article, you know what you need to do to stave off the effects of old age. Best of luck in staying youthful!




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