On the Road to Better Aging

Make healthy decisions to enjoy retirement.

1. See the doctor
   Get regular check-ups and talk with your doctor about what screenings and vaccinations you need.  Learn what steps you can take to care for your mental and cognitive health.
2. Stay protected
   Cover up arms, face and legs when out in the sun to reduce skin aging. Remove tripping hazards in the home. Wear sun glasses with UVA/UVB protection outside.
3. Take medications
   Take medication at the same time, in the same place, every day so you won’t forget. Keep it in a place that’s safe from kids and pets.
4. Move
   Meet up with friends to walk for 30 minutes. Wear the right walking shoes and follow good road safety to avoid any accidents.
5. Eat healthy
   Eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, fiber-rich foods, beans, low fat dairy (or fortified dairy substitutes), fish, and lean meats. Limit saturated and trans fats, sugary foods, and sodium.

Why is good nutrition important as we age?

A healthy diet can help prevent, or better manage, those diseases that often affect older people, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, and cataracts.