In the past growing older meant slowing down and losing aspects of your life and personality. As a result of this tradition, many people lost their zeal for life once they retired. This is no longer the case as people now know that if you remain active throughout your life you can have a lot of fun after you retire. This makes the retirement years a pleasure instead of a burden.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle into your golden years is not difficult to do. One of the easiest ways to stay healthy and active is to add a few enjoyable activities to your daily or weekly schedule. For example, walking is great exercise and it can provide the perfect opportunity for you to talk with friend, family and colleagues. Walking 20 to 30 minutes a day can dramatically improve your health by keeping your weight, blood sugar and physical fitness in a healthy range.
Exercising your mind is just as important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle as you age as physical exercise. The most you challenge your brain to learn new things the more likely you are to avoid aging relate problems like Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and general forgetfulness. You can exercise your mind by taking classes, by learning a new language or by playing games. Reading is another fun way to keep your mind sharp.
Have an adventure! This is an option for people of all ages. Adventures are good for both your mind and your body. They challenge you to overcome obstacles that you would otherwise never experience. These adventures can be tailored to fit your mobility and health capabilities, but do not be afraid to push yourself beyond your comfort zone. There are many older adults that find the strength and courage to climb mountains, to shoot the rapids and to explore wilderness areas that few people have ever seen.
Staying healthy is a long-term endeavor. It requires persistence, effort, time and a little encouragement. People who have a support system that encourages them to remain active tend to do better over the long run than people trying to remain active on their own.
Knowing this, it is a good idea to surround yourself with people that also like to stay active. By creating an active circle of friends and family, you will always have company when you want to go for a walk, you will have other people willing to try a new sport or to have a new adventure, and you will always have someone to provide you with new ideas for staying active.
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Healthy Lifestyles For Senior Citzens
