Healthy Aging and Motivation

Most individuals hope to live to an old age. Healthy aging largely depends on having good self-care habits. They try to eat nutritious foods and they try to get enough active exercise. No matter what age you are right now, it’s not too late or too early to improve your vitality and lower your chances of developing health problems. MOTIVATION is the key to staying healthy as you grow older. That means overcoming short-term pleasures like over indulging on sweets or napping, instead of taking your daily walk. I truly believe everyone deserves a once a week “Cheat day.” Eat the cake on Saturday.  But then, go take a walk!

Staying healthy is somewhat of an ambiguous goal, especially because there are many factors that you cannot control when it does come to your health. An example of one of the biggest contributing factors to health is genetics.  It may be more helpful to create specific goals, such as, “I want to stay healthy enough to occasionally travel or play with my grandkids.” So, your goal would be to take longer walks to build your stamina. You do want to stay adaptable as healthy aging doesn’t mean you will never face a health challenge. Adapting to your new normal when challenges come is part of staying mentally healthy. Being open to assistive devices or medical interventions that can make life easier will help you meet your goals. Acceptance to help when it’s needed can make it easier for you to maintain your health. An older person’s goal ultimately is to remain independent.

Moving to an independent living facility or an assisted living facility can provide easy    access to wellness programs, nutritious food, and social activities that can improve your health and also, can help you reach your goals once you really think about it. It can increase your motivation to stay healthy. When life is filled with new experiences with friends who continue to try and live life to the fullest, staying motivated to meet your healthy aging goals may be easier than ever before. The staff at Evergreen Fountains loves seeing residents get together with their friends and enjoying each other’s company at all the events and activities at EF!

Have a happy day!