Keep A Healthy And Active Mind

A nagging worry as we age is, “Will I be able to keep my mind in tact, or will I lose my memory?”

It is true that dementia becomes more prevalent as we age. However, there are many ways we can act to keep our minds and bodies healthy and active. The poster in the photo above arrived in my mail from the Alzheimer Association of Switzerland. Their mailings are useful with suggestions that are easy to implement immediately.

Here are the 7 Golden Rules for a Healthy and Active Life from their poster.

1. Build movement into your day
   1. never sit for long periods of time
   2. exercise for mobility and endurance
2. Eat healthfully
   1. include sufficient fiber
   2. eat lots of fruits and vegetables
   3. reduce your fat intake
3. Get sufficient sleep
4. Exercise your mind
5. Relax
6. Spend time with family and friends; meet new people
7. Be aware of your general well-being: weight, sight, hearing…

And remember that laughter is the best medicine!

People with age-esteem keep their minds and bodies healthy and active, and they laugh often!

Bonnie Fatio