It is never too early to prepare for the aging experience. It is going to happen to all of us and the more prepared we are, the more likely we will age gracefully. A number of doctors and experts were asked to come up with a mantra – a short slogan that encapsulates a core truth about physical and mental health. Here are some of them.
Aging is a good thing.
Getting old makes you wiser, more resilient, more accepting and happier. Do your best when changes and challenges come into your life. Focus on what you can do, not what you can’t.
The way to health is through the gut.
The gut talks to the brain and to the immune system, the two most important organ systems for maintaining health and preventing age-related diseases. Keeping your gut healthy through diet and activity is your best defense.
Sleep is important but not important enough to lose sleep over.
Sleep is when our body pushes the reset button for our brain and prepares it for the next day. But some of us get so anxious that bedtime becomes a battleground. If you can’t stop thinking about your problems, try to find behaviors that turn off your brain and you might nod off, such as deep breathing, reading a few pages of something not too stimulating, tensing and relaxing your muscles, or drinking some warm milk. Don’t hesitate to get professional help when needed.
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For more information on aging gracefully, click here https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/7-holistic-tips-to-age-gracefully
This article is submitted by Dementia Friendly Community Initiative, a program of Whitewater Seniors in the Park to help educate the community about dementia and to support patients and their care partners. New committee members are very welcome! Call Debbie to volunteer dandrus@whitewater-wi.gov 262 473 0535
