1. Move (walk) daily
2. Learn something NEW
3. Protein intake (1g/kg=2.2lb)
4. Antioxidants (eat the rainbow, like blueberries, bell peppers, tumeric!)
5. Exercises for balance/posture
6. Social connections
7. Strength training (try alternating weight lifting days of upper, then lower body w/ core)
8. Reduce meds (w/ md advice)
9. Vitamin D (sunshine, mushrooms, etc), blood test > 30
10. Be aware limitations of healthcare
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Try compounding activities:
i) Walk (1), outside (9) with a friend (6)
ii) Prepare healthy meals (3) and (4) and have friends over to enjoy it (6)
iii) Do strength training (7) and balance exercises (5) with friends(6) or your grandchildren (6) outside (9)
iv) Go dancing (1&5) with friends (6)
v) Attend classes, courses, seminars (2) at universities, churches, etc. with friends (6) (Note that some universities let those over 65 enroll for free!)
But even if friends won’t join you, do it yourself!