Aging is not a disease (or) disorder to be afraid of. Aging is the spontaneous transition in our body both physically and mentally as we age. For many seniors, as they age they are stressed (or) worried about leading their lives thinking everything is done. But aging does not mean everything is done; it just means you need to get things done to stay healthier and happier. Due to the medical advancements in today's exponentially growing World, the lifespan of people is said to be increased drastically.
Stressing (or) worrying about an issue can never yield you a solution until you try to find what's wrong and rectify it. Proper planning can make the challenges feel lighter and manageable. As people age, they become physically and emotionally drained. This condition is mainly due to improper planning. Seniors often run out of money after their retirement which makes them reliable on their children. In those cases, they become emotionally drained. But with proper planning on finances, For example : by investing money in some business, might provide sufficient money to run their lives peacefully after retirement. Seniors should always be ready to face the unexpected expenses too. Therefore, proper planning is required to lead a peaceful and healthier life.
Here are few tips on how to lead a healthier and stress free life after retirement,
Health:
A healthy lifestyle is important to lead a peaceful and stress free life after retirement. As we age, our body loses its capacity to function properly. Which causes the rise of many diseases. Like How proper maintenance of an iron rod by applying oil (or) painting can prevent it from rust formation. Likewise proper maintenance of your body by providing a proper balanced and nutritious diet can prevent our body from acquiring many diseases. Eating junk (or) fast foods are the main reason for premature heart attacks.
Benefits of Maintaining a proper diet:
It improves the health of Heart. Improper diet leads to obesity which inturn leads to cardiovascular diseases.
Maintaining a proper nutritious diet filled with antioxidants is said to decrease the risk of acquiring cancer.
It improves your mental health. It enhances the mental well being of an individual which decreases stress and depression drastically.
Helps in healthy weight loss. Which is a major advantage for people with obesity.
Helps to maintain bone strength and helps people with low bone density.
Finance:
Planning on the source of income after retirement is highly important to run your life. Planning on medical expenses plays a major role as people age they are prone to weakness and unexpected health issues. To meet the unexpected expenses one needs to be ready. Seniors could invest in reliable sources of income and having a backup plan is safer.
Being Independent:
Seniors love to be self reliant as they age. A key step in being self reliant is planning how to be independent. You need to introspect yourself to determine if you can meet the changing needs while aging. Many seniors prefer to live in the homes in which they were brought up for years with a few modifications to support their age. You need to make sure you are cognitively and physically healthy enough to take care of yourself. If you truly want to retain your independence once you retire, the best steps are to follow the above two steps of leading a healthy lifestyle and planning your finances shrewdly.
Socially Active:
A fact of life well lived is having well-developed relationships. It is important for seniors to have friends and social contents to speak to and spend their time with, especially during these pandemic times. Social or physical isolation is not healthy. Make sure you volunteer in groups and clubs which share common interests and beliefs. Volunteering is a great way to meet and interact with new people and give something back to your community. Being connected with people of all ages can help you develop mental and emotional well being for better quality of life.
Reading all the above, it comes down to you as a senior to take responsibility for your own decisions and plan ahead for life after retirement. Seniors who feel ignored and disrespected often make poor or no decisions atall. Hence, It rests on the family members to provide the elderly in their homes the mental capacity and freedom to make a decision. The seniors need to make final choices pertaining to the decisions directly related to them. Their wishes need to be respected and their privacy and dignity maintained at all times. Making choices earlier will give you greater control over your independence and quality of life.
