- Live healthier. Try to eat more healthy foods, get enough sleep, exercise regularly, and cut down on alcohol.
- Be proactive with your physical health. Schedule your regular medical, eye, and dental checkups — preventive measures help catch any small issues before they become bigger problems.
- Be proactive about your emotional health, too. It’s common for older adults to struggle with anxiety or depression. Even if you’re feeling pretty positive about life, it’s always a good thing to have a good friend to talk and share life with. Having a minister or counselor to talk with regularly can also be a big source of support.
- See friends regularly to build your sense of belonging. Consider joining a social group or activity to make new friends.
- Try to do something you enjoy every day. That might mean dancing, watching a favorite TV show, working in the garden, painting, or reading.
- Find ways to relax, like meditation, yoga, taking a walk or getting a massage, or just taking a warm bubble bath.
- Get outside. The great outdoors has many health benefits, so make it a habit to go out for a walk in the woods if you can. Even a regular walk in a park can offer remarkable health benefits for your mind, body, and soul.
- Do something you’ve always wanted to do. Bake a soufflé, build a bird condo, or learn to knit. If you’re not sure how, take a class or look for a local group dedicated to the activity.
- Watch or listen to comedy. You can find all kinds of comedy and comedians via video, podcast, or website. Or get a laugh by suggesting you and your friends go to an open-mic night at a local comedy club.
- Take a nature break. Even if you don’t go outside, just looking at nature calms our nerves and relieves mental fatigue. In one study, people with views of nature were happier with their lives than people with no view of nature.
Source: https://www.whereyoulivematters.org/resources/self-care-for-seniors/
