Healthy Living

Aging well in a changing society

6 ways to age well

• physical• social

• vocational• spiritual

• intellectual• emotional

“Normal Aging”

http://www.womenshealth.gov/pub/the-healthy-woman/index.cfm

• Brain

• Heart & Lungs

• Kidneys & Bladder

• Body fat

• Skin & hair

• Muscles and bones

• Eyes and ears

• Immune system

Wow, What can I do?

Bone Health

• Calcium (1200 mg) & Vitamin D (400 – 600 IU) daily

• Weight bearing activity 3+ week

• Strength training exercise 2+ week

• Flexibility work 3+ week

• Limit alcohol and don’t smoke

Brain health

• Lower cholesterol & high blood pressure• Healthy weight• Control diabetes• Don’t smoke• Exercise• Remain social• Stay connected• Read, puzzles, games and learning• Watch for changes in mental health

Body Health

• Maintain good diet with fiber & liquids

• Exercise

• Watch your meds

• Talk to your doctor about changes from aging

• Keep wellness diary

Summary

• Keep active physically & mentally

• Maintain balanced diet with fruits, veggies, fiber and lots of water

• Minimal alcohol use and quit smoking

• Control chronic diseases

• Take medicines as directed

• Keep in touch with family, friends & doctor