It’s an Active Kind of Life

Active living tips for retirees


Living an active and vital lifestyle once you retire does not have to be a chore. Nor should it be. After all, retirement is leisure. It’s doing what comes easily in the way of satisfaction and fulfillment, minus the 9-5.


On the flip side of that leisure coin, however, lays the challenge of remaining active in your senior years. With that daily routine of toil now gone, that can be a bit more difficult than many retirees bargained for and they often fall into a sedentary lifestyle rather quickly.


Truth be told, retirement and senior living can be active and invigorating just by following a few simple guidelines:


● Retire from toil, not fun! - Retirement is the time to enjoy and pursue those things you did not have the chance to get around to before. It’s the season to self-indulge; doing what makes you truly happy. Find something you always wanted to do and do it.
● Stay social - Being socially connected with others is critically important to your mental and physical well being, especially during your senior years. Clubs, co-ops, musicals, support groups, concerts in the park are fantastic ways to meet new friends, find new interests and cultivate vital relationships.
● Exercise - Physical and mental exercise are equally important for an active and healthy senior life. Walking, meditation, swimming, card games and crossword puzzles are great ways to keep the mind sharp and attentive, and all have proven beneficial to enhancing short-term memory.
● Diet and nutrition - One of the most important active living tips for retirees involves diet and nutrition. Healthy living requires healthy eating. Depending on your own personal health, smaller, more frequent meals, more water (try some mint or lemon for flavor), and fiber-rich foods are a great start to any good eating plan.
● Invest in others - Volunteering your time and talents to those who need it is one of the most satisfying experiences retirees often speak of. Sharing knowledge and wisdom – leaving a legacy – is a remarkable way to remain active during those years of retirement.
● Community activities - Especially important for those living in senior housing are the community activities. Social get-togethers, live entertainment, exercise classes, etc. make for lively and active senior living community. When considering a retirement living community, be sure to look for one that fosters an active lifestyle by offering an assortment of social and physical activities.


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