Turning 60 can be a defining moment in life that leads to the best years yet! But in order to enjoy these years fully, it’s important to make some positive life changes to keep you healthy, happy, and stress-free about the future of you and your family.
Here are some of the most important changes to make and things to consider before making your 60s the healthiest and most fun-filled years of your entire life.
Exercise
The benefits of regular exercise are always there no matter what age you are. However, for people over 60, it also means that you’re helping to fight chronic diseases, keeping your body limber, and helping your brain stay as sharp and agile as ever.
No one is expecting you to run a marathon here. But regular exercise for 30 minutes per day, whether it’s walking, aerobics, or swimming, can help your body and mind to work together and ward off any potential illnesses at the same time.
If you’re not a fan of long walks alone, there are always some community-based walking, dancing, and yoga classes available. Not only are they fun, but you’ll make a lot of new friends at the same time!
Peace of mind
Positive life changes can also include reducing the worries about what happens to your loved ones in the near future. Between the ages of 50-65, many people start to consider life insurance policies so that they can make sure their families are well looked after in the event of their death.
While it may sound a little morbid to plan ahead, this can give you the ultimate peace of mind to help you sleep better and enjoy this next phase of your life without having concerns about the people you love most.
And these days, it’s easier than ever to find the right life insurance for over 60s, with many companies offering simple and easy-to-follow choices to lead you right to that perfect policy.
Diet
Even a few small changes to your weekly diet can have some incredible benefits for your body and overall health. Focus on eating whole grain bread, or swap sugary fruit juices for fresh fruits instead.
Try to eat at least 30 grams of fibre per day (found in beans, whole grains, and vegetables) as fibre helps to keep you regular while helping to prevent heart disease and colon cancer.
Most importantly of all, make sure that you drink plenty of water to wash out those toxins and keep you hydrated.
Hobbies
Having reasons to get out and about and interact with others can be wonderfully beneficial to your mental and physical well-being. It doesn’t matter if it’s a card game, a chess group, a dance class or even doing some gardening on your own, doing the things we enjoy makes life worth living.
Make sure that you’re still looking for new things to try out, new people to meet, and new places to go. If you can do this in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle, there are no limits to what you can achieve!
