What is Health Aging Month?

For the past twenty years, September has been recognized as Healthy Aging Month, to raise awareness about the positive points of growing older – targeting the 70 million Baby Boomers (born between 1946-1964) and more than 65 million members of Generation X (born between 1965 – 1980).

Aging isn’t always valued as a positive experience but learning to reframe aging can put a swing back in your step. For starters, stop being critical of your looks. We all start to change physically and it’s important to be focus on your well-being, keeping a mental note handy to remember not to focus on the outside. Negative social interactions and watching the news can be a downer. Surround yourself with positive people of all ages. Wear comfortable shoes and go on a walk. The movement gives you a boost and being outside generates a positive feeling. Nature is great, soak it up. Smile when you engage with people, it’s contagious and you’ll get a smile back. Call a friend, volunteer, take a class, go to lunch, look up an old friend, and take a trip to the library. Stay curious!

This month focus on making an appointment for a physical, complete health screenings and assess your needs. Freedom Home Care offers specialized services to help keep you healthy. Freedom Home Care offers Home Care services, Case Management, and Medication Management designed to meet your individual needs.

Ann Cesafsky

Licensed Social Worker

acesafsky@freedomhomecarellc.com

507.387.HOME (4663)