September is designated as Healthy Aging Month in order to focus on the positive aspects of growing older and how to do it healthily! And aging healthily doesn’t just account for your physical health—while that remains important, the point of the month is to help people better understand their responsibility to staying healthy in a physical, social, mental, and financial state.
There are many ways to maintain your own personal health, and many of them vary person to person. It’s important to know what you need, and the different aspects to staying healthy.
Stay Active and Fuel Your Body. The physical aspect of staying healthy is the first thing many people think of when they think of staying healthy as they age. It’s important to stay active, and eat the foods your body needs to fuel these activities. Whether it’s gardening, dancing, jogging, or making it to the gym, there are many ways for you to get the activity you need. Don’t forget, an important part of fueling your body though is letting it rest when it needs to, so make sure that through all of your activities you’re getting the sleep you need.
Stay in Touch With the People You Love. Surround yourself with people you love that impact you positively. Meet new people by starting new hobbies and joining groups. Staying healthy socially is extremely important to staying positive in your life.
Keep Track of Your Finances. As you age, your income may become more limited. It’s important to keep track of your finances and plan ahead for the expenses you may encounter in the future.
Taking care of yourself physically, socially, mentally, and financially can be hard, but when it comes to staying healthy, it’s important to account for all of these factors. This September, look into what you need to take care of yourself and lead a better, healthier life!