Healthy Aging

It’s never too late to practice healthy habits

Keep moving:

The more you use your body, the better it remembers how to work properly. Exercise can boost your energy, mental focus … even your social calendar. It can strengthen your muscles, heart, joints and bones too. So let’s get moving.

Eat healthy, nutritious foods:

You should eat a diet low in saturated fat to protect your heart and weight. But now more than ever, your body wants foods rich in fiber. Plus calcium and Vitamin D for bone health. Learn the basics of good nutrition.

Keep your mind fit:

Healthy habits and good genes can add years to your life. But did you know that an optimistic attitude about aging can help you live longer too? A Yale University study says so. Here’s help to stay positive. 

Or try these six ways to keep your mind and memory fit.

Fight disease and complications:

Diabetes, high blood pressure and other conditions pose a greater risk as we age. Get helpful advice and treatment information here.

Keep up with routine screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure and certain cancers.

Ask your doctor about recommended vaccines for your age or condition. He or she will likely talk to you about the shingles vaccine. And how to protect yourself from the flu.

And when you or a family member is facing an advanced illness, we’re here to support you. The Compassionate CareSM program offers nurse and hospice support. You also get important documents and resources to help you get through this tough time.