Healthy Aging

Healthy aging involves a variety of aspects. It is important to address all of them.

Brain health

• Get enough sleep.

• Try mental exercises.

• Write down tasks and appointments.

• Work puzzles.

• Read a book.

Emotional well-being

• Stay in touch with family and friends.

• Talk to your doctor about any depression symptoms.

 Physical health

• Control chronic health conditions as much as possible.

• Talk to your doctor about any pain management you may need.

• Talk to your doctor about incontinence.

• Get preventive care as recommended.

• Exercise and stay active on a regular basis.

• Eat a healthy diet.

• Take medications and dietary supplements only as your doctor advises. Try to have all your prescriptions filled at one pharmacy.

• Take precautions to avoid falls, such as removing trip hazards in your home. 

How to Prepare for a Doctor’s Appointment 

Medical, legal, and financial care planning – talk to your attorney

• Consider an Advance Directive. 

• Consider funeral planning.

• Consider long term care planning.

• Consider appointing a power of attorney and what specifically you what him or her to manage for you.

• Simplify finances.

• Complete a will.

Legal Issues for Seniors 

Discussing Financial and Life Changes with Your Doctor

Legal and Financial Planning for People with Alzheimer’s

Planning Your Own Funeral

Financial Well-being - interactive

Additional Resources

• Elder Abuse FAQs 

• Older Consumer Safety 

• Age-Related Hearing Loss