Feeling Good, Living Well, Laughing Often
By Lupina Fry, Wellness Nurse

Who says getting older can’t be fabulous? September is Healthy Aging Month, the perfect time to shake things up, try something new, and celebrate the amazing perks of life experience. (Wisdom, great stories, and knowing where all the good snacks are!)

Healthy aging isn’t about counting wrinkles—it’s about counting moments that make you feel alive. Science says it’s never too late to start new habits that boost your health and happiness, and we say it’s never too late to have some fun along the way.

While Healthy Aging Month started as a way to focus attention on heart health and dietary changes in the early 1990’s, it now highlights the positive aspects of growing older and encourages people to take proactive steps to improve their overall health as they age.

This year Healthy Aging Month’s theme is “Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself”. It emphasizes that it’s never too late to make positive changes that can redefine the next chapter in your life, including staying active, maintaining independence and focusing on the joys of life.

Your Healthy Aging Starter Kit:
Move Your Body: Dance in your kitchen, stroll with friends, or join a morning yoga class.
Eat the Rainbow: And yes, sprinkles on your yogurt totally count
Flex Your Brain: Learn something new – crosswords, cooking, or even ukulele
Find Your People: Laughter + good company = instant mood lift.

So let’s make September the month we dance more, laugh harder, and live even better. Here’s to aging like fine wine – getting bolder, brighter and better with time!