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What is Healthy Aging?

Healthy Aging means maintaining physical, mental, and social well-being as you grow older. It’s about living a vibrant, fulfilling life by staying active, engaged, and independent for as long as possible.

Key elements of healthy aging include:
🥦 Good Nutrition: Eating a balanced diet to support energy, strength, and overall health.
🏃 Staying Active: Regular exercise to maintain strength, balance, and flexibility.
🧠 Mental Wellness: Keeping your mind sharp through learning, problem-solving, and social connections.
❤️ Emotional Health: Building and maintaining relationships to avoid isolation and loneliness.
🩺 Preventive Care: Regular check-ups, screenings, and vaccinations to catch and manage health issues early.
😴 Rest and Recovery: Prioritizing sleep and stress management to support overall health.

Aging is a natural process—but how you age can be influenced by the choices you make. Healthy aging helps you live life to the fullest at every stage.

HEALTHY AGING RESOURCES

Options Counseling Massachusetts
Free Service through the State for those 60 years and older and persons with a disability.
800-243-4636
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Scituate Etrusco Associates
Volunteer organization that provides a loan closet of medical and nursing equipment
1 Common St Scituate
781-545-4411
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