For many women, the big six O, it a birthday that comes with a lot of mixed emotions. After all, it tends to signal the movement into another phase of life, which for many people, includes retirement. Of course, that doesn’t mean that once you reach this milestone, you can just let your health go. In fact, if you want to be as happy as you can be during your 60s and beyond its vital that you prioritize staying healthy. Something you can read more about below.
Eat right
The first thing that you need to pay attention to when you reach your 60th birthday is your diet. In fact, you can usually tell how well your diet is serving you by measuring two things. One is your weight, which if it is in the healthy range, means your likely to have your diet already well balanced.
The other thing to watch is how you feel in terms of your emotions and energy levels. After all, food isn’t just fuel but has an effect on nearly every aspect of our lives. With that in mind, if you aren’t feeling as well or energetic as you could, and have ruled out other issues, eating a more nutritious diet full of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can be very helpful.
Make sure you are covered
Next, when it comes to staying healthy in your 60s, it very important that you make sure that you are covered if you do get sick or have an accident. Of course, this isn’t always easy when you are no longer working for an employer that supplies medical insurance for you.
Although, once you reach the age of 65, you will be eligible for Medicare. Of course, to get the most out of this its always best to providers like Medicare Nationwide to get help with choosing the right supplemental insurance plan. After all, you won’t want to make sure that you are covered for all the relevant parts that you could need in the future, such as nursing facility care. Something that means you won’t be left with the stress of not knowing whether you can afford care if you end up needing it.
Stay active
Too many people allow themselves to wind down into inactivity on their 60th birthday has arrived. Of course, as you already know, when it comes to exercise, the more we move, the better we tend to feel. In fact, maintaining a regular exercise routine is even more important after you turn 60. This is because it can have mood-enhancing effects as well as ensure our bones stay as strong as possible in later life.
However, there is nothing stopping you from changing the activities that you do. In fact, if you do choose to take retirement around the age of 60, you will have a lot more time in which to take up some new active hobbies. In particular, golf can be a great choice because of the combination of walking and core strength that is needed. It’s a pretty fun and addictive game too, making it perfect for helping you stay as healthy as possible at 60 and beyond.
Troy is an editor, book coach, author of over 32 novels and several works of non-fiction, and the education lead for Plottr. He lives, works, and plays in Boise, Idaho.
Passionate about writing dark psychological thrillers, he is an avid cyclist, skier, hiker, all-around outdoorsman, and a terrible beginning golfer.
