Seniors, Take Control of Your Quality of Life in 4 Steps
August 11, 2022
By: Hal Salazar
Categories: Be Active, Find Your Happy, Healthy Living
As a senior, you’re likely interested in improving your mental and physical health so you can enjoy the best of your golden years. Although it may take a few small lifestyle adjustments, you can improve your quality of life fairly easily. Follow these four steps for a lifestyle overhaul to keep you happy and healthy for years to come.
1. Declutter and Decorate to Create Your Ideal Golden Years Home
You likely want to enjoy your golden years in a peaceful, relaxing environment. So if your current home doesn’t match that description, it could be well worth the effort to start decluttering, organizing and redecorating. A clean, well-organized house can provide you with the calming environment you need to feel at peace every day.
If there’s any aspect of your house that irritates you or feels unsatisfying, address it as soon as possible. This change will allow you to enjoy a supportive, positive, healthy home environment that can allow you to heal and thrive.
2. Incorporate Simple, Fun Exercise Routines into Your Daily Life
Regular exercise is one of the simplest and best ways seniors can stay in great shape and promote top health for years to come. Incorporating enjoyable exercise into your daily life could be as simple as trying:
- Light weightlifting
- Resistance band exercises
- Water aerobics
- Daily walks
- Cycling
Premier Health & Fitness Center offers a wide variety of exercise options for seniors, from water aerobics classes and Pilates to on-on-one personal training and specialized fitness programs designed for those with acute and chronic illnesses. Explore Premier’s services.
3. Expand Your Horizons by Trying a Host of New Hobbies
Whether you want to stay fit or find new ways to spend your spare time, you can expand your horizons by picking up a few new hobbies. For example, you may be interested in:
- Starting a personal garden to help you eat better
- Picking up a musical instrument
- Taking drawing or painting classes
- Practicing everyday yoga, Pilates, meditation or another cardio exercise
Another idea that may appeal to you is starting your own business. Operating your own business is a great way to fill your days in your golden years. It’s helpful to get an employer ID number (EIN) for your business. This will allow your business to open bank accounts and hire employees, which you’ll surely need.
4. Find Meaningful Work by Volunteering for Causes Close to Your Heart
Finally, you may want to consider giving back to your community and finding meaningful ways to spend your spare time by volunteering. You can start with a cause close to your heart or explore different local charities and services. For instance, you may be able to volunteer at:
- A public library or community center
- A soup kitchen or food bank
- A church or other faith organization
- A homeless shelter
- A local park organization
- Right here at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH)
Tallahassee Memorial has a wide range of volunteer opportunities available to seniors in the community, including Animal Therapy, greeting patients and helping them navigate the hospital, cuddling babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and much more. Learn more and apply today.
For seniors, now is the perfect time to enjoy a higher quality of life. If you’re hoping to improve your own standard of living and everyday enjoyment of life, take control of your mental, physical and emotional health by organizing, exercising, trying new hobbies and volunteering.
