September is Healthy Aging Month

I dont think that it is coincidence that health aging and going back to school fall at the same time on the calendar. Healthy Aging is all about continuing to grow, to learn, to discover, to engage, etc. -- just like going back to school.

Aging Healthy is never too late -- physically, mentally, socially or financially.

Physically: have you always wanted to walk more, try yoga, ride a bike, add more exercise to your day to day routine? Start small but as they say, "Move it or Lose it!"

Mentally: want to learn a new language, refresh your knowledge on a subject, read more books, stay closer to current events, etc.? The muscles of the brain need to be exercised too !

Socially: wish you spent more time with your friends, family and neighbors, went out to movies/dinner, joined a special interest club, volunteered? Human beings are social beings!

Financially: wish you understood your options better when it comes to retirement, wish you had a plan in place, always wanted to talk to a financial advisor, etc. Being Financially Fit enables Healthy Aging.

Happy Healthy Aging Month.

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