September is Healthy Aging Month

30-Day Healthy Aging Challenge

1. Practice a random act of kindness                                           2. Gather with friends and have a picnic

3. Watch and educational program                    4.  Try adding spices to your meals and remove added sodium

5. Volunteer-give your time                                       6. Prepare a healthy meal for you and a friend 

7. Enjoy an outdoor activity                                                                          8. Adopt a pet that needs you

9. Add more fruit and veggies to a meal or as a snack                 10. Smile at everyone you meet

11. Write down 5 blessings                                                                    12. Offer to give out hugs to others

13. Buy some dark chocolate and savor the treat                                                  14. Try a new hobby

15. Really listen to others without judgement or just to respond                                                                      16. Buy a toy from your childhood and play all day                                                                                                17. Join a club, meet others with similar interests

18. Make an appointment for a full physical 

19. Spend time outside watching and listening to nature around you (Join the senior center for our picnic!)

20. Try a new sport (biking, hiking, basketball, pickleball, etc.)

21. Try new puzzles, sudoku, crosswords or trivia                                                               22. Start a journal

23. Learn a new skill (musical instruments, a language, etc.)  24. Get your bloodwork checked

25. Join a gym or an exercise class                                                               26. Wear sunscreen everyday

27. Practice forgiveness                               28. introduce yourself to your neighbor and offer a hand

29. Keep up with your blood pressure                                                 30. Love one another and yourself