Who says new habits have to wait until January 1st? Make them now heading in to the holiday season to ensure you stay healthy, happy, and full of good cheer. Especially as we age it’s easier to put on weight, get hit hard by a winter cold, or otherwise get knocked flat by the hectic holidays.
Now is the time to develop a new wellness routine so that extra holiday treats, drinks, and parties don’t adversely affect your weight or health. Talk to your doctor about what foods to avoid for any medical conditions you have or prescriptions you might take, and ask how you could begin reducing stress and increasing your fitness. It’s extra important to stay on top of your nutrition, rest, and exercise regimen to maintain your health as you age. Plus it’s never fun to spend the holidays struggling with a stuffy nose or a bad case of indigestion!
It’s also a time that many people can find themselves with a case of the winter blues. It’s not always easy to face a familiar holiday full of cheer when you may have lost friends, family members, or are facing new social dynamics with your busy adult children. It can also be difficult to tackle a holiday when your health and mobility might not be what they were in years past. Fortunately there are many things you can do to brighten the holiday back up.
Make sure that whoever you are sharing the holidays with knows you’d like to be involved, whether it’s helping to prepare a meal, planning an outing to see Christmas Lights, or taking the grandkids to see the holiday window displays. Staying connected throughout the holidays events is a good way to reduce stress and banish the blues.
A retirement community is a great way to ensure your health and happiness remain at optimal levels. With so many activities to help you stay involved, new friends to meet, fitness classes, and healthy prepared meals, a senior living community can make it so much easier to live well. See how this holiday season goes, and if you feel you could use a blend of independence and assistance to live at your best, give yourself the holiday gift of finding a wonderful retirement home.
