Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Healthy Aging

Keys to Healthy Aging

 Maintain Healthy Relationships with family and friends.


 Develop your spiritual connection.


 Engage in playful activities. Get regular exercise


 Be sure to take time for physical connection. Give and receive hugs. Get a massage.


 Help someone else. Volunteer in a hospital, at a pet shelter, in a day care. Be a Big Brother or Sister.


 Keep your mind stimulated. Take an adult education course, start a book club, develop a new hobby.


 Travel - Many Universities are part of a Senior Hostel system..


 Find groups that share common interests.

by Renee Strauss, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Member, Westside Behavioral Care, Inc., in Denver Colorado.

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