Self-Care Tips for Seniors for Staying Healthy and Happy

Make choices that will help you keep good connections and enhance your mental and physical condition.

Lorna Harvey
4 min readSep 2, 2024
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Now that I have reached my golden years, I’m more aware of what I need to do for self-care. I don’t have the energy and stamina I had just a few years ago, but I am improving that. We are blessed to have many opportunities to take better care of ourselves into our senior years.

According to the American Psychological Association, 43% of people over the age of 60 report feeling isolated, which can lead to mental and physical health problems.

Seniors are a diverse demographic with varying fitness levels and lifestyles. However, you should be aware of the numerous changes that come with getting older.

Your daily practices can help you live a longer and healthier life. Use these tips to create your self-care plan for your senior years.

How to Stay Healthy:

  1. Maintain a Balanced Diet. Normally, we need fewer calories as we become older, but our nutritional requirements may increase. That’s why it’s critical to limit empty calories. Focus on entire foods, such as complex…

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Lorna Harvey

I’m a blogger, writer, and interested in helping people find answers for living their best life. I also write on https://www.createthebestlife.com/.