Quotes about Aging
I never had time to get old
The first ninety years are the hardest
Until you go down physically, you can be vital, dynamic in your
way of thinking and approaching life. An in fact, it will postpone the
moment of physical decay
I think that it's very important to enjoy life. You have to start
when you're young. You have to appreciate the good things in life and
to enjoy what's going on. I think some people age well because they
have a rich life.
If I'd have known I was gonna live this long, I'd have taken better
care of myself.
I know now that the age of maturity is not 21, 41, or even 61.
It's when you reach the age of 70 and suddenly you realize you are still
living, breathing, sexually active, enjoying life, doing things, and
most important, you still have ambition to do more.
Wellness Tips
Calcium is important for building and keeping strong bones and
teeth.
Vitamin C keeps gums, skin, tissue and bones healthy. Orange juice
provides the most vitamin C.
Being overweight increases your risk of heart attack, stroke,
diabetes, cancer, and arthritis.
Walking every day for 30 minutes or more may help you be physically
fit, lose weight, lower your blood pressure and blood cholesterol level,
avoid constipation, and sleep better.
Suggested Health Screenings
Blood pressure Cholesterol Glaucoma Hearing Mammogram
Pap smear Prostate Dental Osteoporosis Diabetes Skin cancer
Successful aging is also a major component of program efforts as
the median age for Person County citizens continues the national trend
of rising at a rapid level. In addition to the natural aging process
of local citizens, the senior population continues to grow as citizens
choose the area as a place conducive to retirement.
Stress Management
Stress is likely to increase when:
We experience a change or crisis in our personal or family lives.
We make a life transition.
We face repeated daily pressures and hassles.
Someone else in the family is under stress.
Six Approaches
1. Planning
prevent overloading one person with housework
ease pressure of deadlines
plan for leisure time
financial planning
2. Communication
share feelings, experiences, hopes and joys
create atmosphere of acceptance and respect
work through conflict
3. Health Habits
pay attention to diet, exercise, dental care
control use of alcohol and drugs
4. Exercise
helps avoid health problems later in life
do it regularly
reduces tension
5. Meditation
helps you relax
breathe deeply when under stresses
take a vacation in your mind
6. Positive Thinking
look at the best side of difficult happenings
shift your energies from worrying to problem solving
set small, realistic goals
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