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Healthy Aging: Tips for staying well and happy in later years

 
The term "aging" often is associated with an assumed decline in physical and mental health, as well as in overall quality of life. Many of us cross our fingers and hope we’ll be among the lucky few who maintain strength, mental acuity and independence later in life – not realizing that the course of our later years is largely up to us. 

Eighty percent of how well we age can be attributed to lifestyle choices. It’s never too late to make changes that will have a significant impact on well-being; or, if you care for an older person, to make changes that will help them live comfortably and happily.

On these pages, we discuss common questions about aging well:

Menu: Common Questions About Aging Well

  1. What are the most important things a person should do to aid healthy aging?       
  2. Is there ever an age at which it’s too late to make positive lifestyle changes?       
  3. Do you have any tips for starting an exercise program at an older age?       
  4. What steps can older people take to assess and reduce their risk of falling?       
  5. What measures should be taken to safeguard the home against falls?       
  6. How do mental and social factors affect how well you age?       
  7. How serious is the problem of memory loss in older adults?       
  8. Can anything be done to prevent Alzheimer’s?       
  9. What can caregivers can do to help loved ones age well?


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