Move, move, and keep moving. In fact while you are able bodied, I recommend everyone keeps moving as often as they can, as it is lack of movement that causes folks to cease up.

My poor old grandmother was well known for being a lazy so and so throughout her life, usually getting away with doing as little as possible as often as she could. The family was always telling her that if she hopes to stay fit and healthy when she really starts to age, then a bit of movement on a daily basis is really in her own best interest.

Alas, it fell on death ears and she continued living life surrounded by her clutter and chaos until the day she died. The poor ole gal seemed riveted to her arm chair in those final years and the sad thing is that it never had to be like that. Her circulation was terrible, her physical strength was negligible, and even an everyday task like going to the loo became a major event where she needed assistance.

Staying fit and mobile gets harder with each passing year. We all know that. When the body ages it become naturally weaker as time goes by. But having said that, there’s still one heck of a lot aging people can do to make sure they enjoy good health and general wellbeing during those senior years.

One such form or exercise that is growing in popularity is the ancient art of Tai Chi. The reason this form of exercise is so appealing to older people is because it is slow moving and therefore non-exhausting. Tai Chi is a set of smooth, flowing exercises which are used to improve and maintain both physical and mental health. Additionally, the art creates a deep sense of relaxation and therefore has many all-round benefits. For more on Tai Chi, do a search on the internet or look in your local directory for classes near you.

If the above is not really your cup of tea, then other simple tips include continuing to do your daily chores. It’s very tempting to let family members rush in and take over with shopping, cooking, and cleaning etc. They are only being concerned and trying to help out, but if you’re still able bodied, do as much as you can yourself. Movement is the key here. Many folks look as retirement as a well earned rest after years of hard work, but all too often it’s just another word for procrastination. Keep moving, and stay away from the traps of daytime TV. You are now at the fortunate point in your life where you can do what you want to do and not what you asked to do.

Other simple and fun ways to keep active are golfing, lawn bowls, rambling, strolling, window shopping, decorating, gardening ad infinitum. The list is endless but only you know if you’re slipping into armchair recreation, and if you are, you and you alone are the only one who can break away from this awful habit. Just say this to yourself; if it’s to be it’s up to me.

Getting older doesn’t necessarily have to mean getting frail and dependent on others. Wherever you’re at now, it is still possible to improve both your body and your mind irrespective of your advancing years. Take good care of yourself and get some additional information on staying fit and healthy when you age. You deserve it!