September is the month we look at how to support healthy aging. Healthy aging is a combination of physical and mental health as well as building community and resources for spiritual and emotional well-being. The aging process changes the mind and the body, and depending on lifestyle, community and social well-being may also evolve (dhs.gov).
Aging well involves learning new strategies and supporting the body’s changing abilities. Accident prevention is a critical element of this in order to best support healthy living and reduce emergency visits. Engaging the physical wellbeing often means learning new exercises and routines to safely engage in home life and access the community (cdc.gov).
Resources:
https://www.cdc.gov/stillgoingstrong/index.html