May 10, 2024
Across the world, people are living longer than ever before. However, according to the World Health Organization, “evidence suggests the proportion of life in good health has remained broadly constant, implying that the additional years are in poor health.” Taking a proactive approach to aging can help us live full, energetic, and healthy lives no matter how many years we have lived.
As the Director of Wellness at The Town & Country Senior Living, I advocate proactive aging through healthy eating and regular exercise – remember, if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it! Additionally, engaging in social activities is crucial. Research indicates that a vibrant social life can help maintain youthfulness.
To manage stress, consider starting yoga. This practice has been shown to slow the heart rate and reduce blood pressure through deep breathing techniques. Walking is another effective way to alleviate stress. Stress and anxiety, if left unchecked, can harm your cardiovascular system, digestion, and skin health.
Barriers such as location, transportation, and cost often hinder people from seeking preventive care. However, the benefits of preventive care include lower medical costs if diseases are detected early and managed, as well as potential increases in lifespan.
Encouraging others to adopt a proactive mindset involves emphasizing the importance of healthy food choices and recognizing our responsibility to maintain our own health.
It is never too late to invest in your health. Taking control of our well-being can be the difference between surviving and thriving, the difference between extra years of truly living and extra years in decline. Make your years count. Approach aging proactively and use those extra years to get another degree, take up a new hobby, break a record, or explore opportunities you never thought you would get to experience.
World Health Organization: Aging and Health, click here to read the full article.
Town and Country Senior Living in Town and Country, MO offers independent living plus, assisted living, and memory care with a variety of services and a range of floor plan options. Amenities include restaurant dining, 24-hour bistro, concierge service, housekeeping, events and entertainment, personal care, transportation services, and more. We are centrally located near St. Luke’s Hospital and Chesterfield Amphitheater. In addition, convenient access to major shopping centers and attractions, including the Ballwin Golf Course and Events Center, West Country Center, Lone Elk Park, Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, Myseum, and Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant.
