Tips for Slowing Down the Aging Process

There is a lot of truth to age is just a number. While you can’t prevent adding another year to your age, you can slow down the aging process and maximize life with just a few simple changes.

Get Physical

Simple exercise routines can do wonders to sustain life and longevity. Daily walking, for example, not only improves cardiovascular and muscular fitness, it can also help counteract and postpone dementia. Research has shown that a brisk 45-minute walk at least three times per week can reduce the risk of dementia or Alzheimer's by 75 percent. Additionally, exercise aids in weight management and joint problems often brought on by obesity. Swimming, stationary cycling, yoga, tai-chi, chair aerobics, and dancing are other forms of exercise that add to better emotional and mental health in those senior years. Stay fit, stay young!

Get Mental

New mental health research now suggests that the brain can continue to grow when engaged in new and stimulating activities. Music, especially, is effective in growing new pathways in the brain, as are other activities such as learning a new language, doing cross-word puzzles, and participating in new hobbies that encourage brain growth and sharp-mindedness. Learning something new also reduces chances of dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Get Social

Humans are made to be social, and for seniors it is especially important to remain in contact and community fellowship with others. Isolation can cause a rapid decline in health and those who remain connected will fare better far longer than those who do not. Make every opportunity to be social every day in some form or fashion. You could even start your own club!

Get the Right Diet

Eat your vegetables! Yep, mom and dad were right all along. Good foods include veggies, fruits, lean proteins, and Omega-3 fatty acids. Water, vitamin supplements, minerals and unsaturated fats can also keep your body well nourished and hydrated, warding off chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes. Find the diet that is right for you. However, if it’s pizza every night, you may want to think twice.

Get into a Great Active Adult Community

As a developer of resort-style homes in Charlotte, Tribute Homes recognizes that moving into an Active Adult Community is one of the best things seniors can do for their health. Such places foster an atmosphere of youthfulness with enormous social and fitness clubs and activities that are available on a daily basis. Active Adult living is high on the list for retirees, and those communities are built around promotinga healthy and long-lasting senior lifestyle.

Tribute Homes specializes in building communities for active adults 55+ in the Carolinas. For more information, visit us at www.tributehomesusa.com or contact us at 877-577-5560.