Healthy aging means something different to different people. If you’re in your 40s, you’re thinking about prevention. You might be caring for an older parent. If you’re that older parent, you might already have a hip or heart issue you’re managing.
Self-care is key. “As we age, we need to pay attention to our bodies to keep them healthy or to get help when needed,” says Laurie Archbald-Pannone, MD.
Whatever your health or age, one thing is true: We’re all growing older. Aging gracefully, on the other hand, requires acceptance, action, and support.
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