Healthy aging isn’t luck—it’s a handful of habits done consistently. September is your nudge to check the basics and keep independence front and center.
Strength & balance first
- Twice-weekly strength work: bands, light weights, or chair exercises preserve muscle and protect joints.
- Daily balance: single-leg stands at the counter, heel-to-toe walking, tai chi or yoga.
- Walk more: even 10-minute laps lower blood pressure and lift mood.
Home, vision, hearing = fall prevention
- Home tune-up: remove loose rugs, add nightlights, secure cords, install grab bars.
- Vision & hearing checks: update glasses; treat hearing loss—better hearing supports brain health and social connection.
Food, sleep, and meds
- Protein with each meal (fish, poultry, beans, eggs) to maintain muscle.
- Hydrate: thirst cues fade with age. Keep water nearby.
- Sleep routines: consistent bedtime, cool/dark room, morning sunlight.
- Medication review: we’ll deprescribe what you don’t need and simplify the rest.
Screenings & vaccines to remember
- Blood pressure, A1C, lipids: at routine visits.
- Bone density (DEXA): if you’re at risk for osteoporosis.
- Colon and breast cancer screenings: follow your personalized schedule.
- Vaccines: flu each fall; shingles and pneumonia as recommended.
Book a healthy-aging check-up. We’ll personalize a plan to keep you strong, steady, and sharp all year.
