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A Guide to Healthy Habits as You Age
A plain-language overview of adapting everyday routines in later life, from food and movement to sleep, connection and working with your health professionals.
Prevention and Care
Healthy Aging
Habits and mindsets for staying well as the years pass.
Eating Well in Your 60s and Beyond
General notes on appetite, protein and variety for older adults, and why a clinician or dietitian is the best guide when your health or medicines are involved.
Gentle Exercise for Older Adults
An overview of low-impact activity options for older adults, how to begin slowly, and why checking with a doctor first is an important step before you start.
Keeping Your Mind Active as You Age
Everyday ideas for staying mentally engaged in later life, from reading and learning to games and hobbies, without promising any particular effect on memory.
Sleep Changes as We Age
Why sleep often looks different in later life, which changes are common, which are worth raising with a doctor, and gentle habits many older adults try.
Staying Socially Active in Later Life
Practical ideas for staying connected and finding purpose in older adulthood, from clubs and volunteering to technology, with notes on when to seek support.
Supporting Aging Parents with Healthy Routines
Respectful ways to help older relatives with meals, movement, medications and appointments while protecting their dignity, independence and own choices.
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