How to age gracefully.
Here are some tips from Dian Griesel, PhD:
healthline: WellnessWire
- Be kind to your skin. Wear sunscreen, stay hydrated, and stick to gentle skin care products. (Check out this list of beauty tips from older women to their younger selves!)
- Stay physically active: This can help lower your risk of disease and improve your mood, sleep, and overall health.
- See a doctor regularly: Go in for checkups and cancer screenings, manage your mental health with the help of a therapist, and stay on top of any health concerns.
- Prioritize fun: Reduce your stress levels, find new hobbies, and do whatever else you might enjoy.
- Seek connection and stay connected: Research shows that older adults who experience social isolation or loneliness are at higher risk of disease or death.
- Maintain a positive attitude around aging: Evidence suggests that people who do this live longer and can better recover from an injury.
Ultimately, “a life well-lived is defined by owning the fact that every year of life is important, and they all accumulate to help us become who we are,” says Griesel. “Aging gracefully –– being graceful in any aspect –– is not about demanding it from others. It starts with owning it ourselves and believing our worth in our hearts.”
