It’s always the right time to start making your health a priority and exploring tips for healthy aging. At Friendship Village, we believe aging gracefully is possible for every resident with our dynamic programming and nationally recognized health services. By investing in the future of preventive care technology, we can help residents stay active and independent for as long as possible.
Ready to take charge of your well-being? Learn how focusing on your health can help you live longer, manage your health, and stay connected to the world around you.
10 Healthy Aging Tips for Older Adults
Focusing on your health and well-being doesn’t have to be a battle. With the support of Friendship Village, you can stay on top of health issues while working toward a more independent and meaningful life. Below are some healthy aging tips for older adults to focus on their well-being and adopt healthy habits.
- Take Exercise Classes — Engaging in tai chi, yoga classes or line dancing is an excellent way for residents to stay active and support a healthy lifestyle.
- Participate in Aquatic Classes — Play water volleyball, take up swimming, or participate in aquatic classes in our indoor warm-water pool. Swimming is gentle on the body and provides valuable cardiovascular exercise for older adults.
- Go on a Trip — At Friendship Village, we believe in the importance of enjoying all life has to offer. Through off-site attractions, including trips to Route 66, London, Israel, and Branson, seniors can explore the world around them while reigniting their zest for life.
- Get Social — Many seniors wrestle with the idea of isolation. At Friendship Village, we offer a variety of social activities to help you stay connected. Join the choir, take a technology class, or play cards with neighbors.
- Focus on Spirituality — When life slows down, older adults tend to have more time to think about what life means to them. By nurturing their thirst for spirituality, seniors can find greater peace and acceptance of the world around them.
- Find a New Challenge — Opportunities to grow and keep the mind active are valuable to older adults. Seniors can focus on intellectual wellness through ongoing resident book club meetings, writer’s groups and art therapy.
- Get in Touch with Emotions — Healthy aging isn’t confined to just physical health. Seniors need to explore ways to regain happiness and balance despite what’s going on around them. Through grief counseling, support groups and in-house social workers, residents can get the support they need to get in touch with their emotions.
- Eat and Drink Healthy — Having a healthy diet is important at any age, but it becomes more challenging to make healthy eating a priority when seniors live alone. At Friendship Village, residents can find a variety of dining options to satisfy their taste buds and stay healthy.
- Get Regular Checkups — Visiting the doctor for preventive services is just as important as visiting a doctor when sick. Participating in preventive screenings can prevent diseases or aid in early detection. As the only Life Care provider in St. Louis, Friendship Village ensures your medical needs are met now and well into the future with a full continuum of care.
- Stop Tobacco Use — It’s never too late to stop tobacco use. After just one year of quitting smoking, the risk for coronary heart disease decreases by half.
All these healthy aging tips might seem overwhelming. But with the ongoing support of staff members at Friendship Village, we believe all our residents can improve their mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health in ways that make them stronger, more independent, and overall happier in their retirement.
Focus on Your Health and Well-Being
Ready to start putting our healthy aging tips into practice? Friendship Village Chesterfield and Friendship Village Sunset Hills are faith-based, not-for-profit senior living communities in St. Louis, MO. We provide a safe, secure and engaging lifestyle focused on you and your personal health. To learn more about our full continuum of on-site care — including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation— at a predictable monthly rate, we encourage you to contact us today.