029 – The Healthy Aging Checklist

In This Episode:

Dr. K explains the six key things every older person should do, for healthier aging. She covers her recommendations for:

• Promoting brain health and emotional well-being
• Promoting physical health
• Checking for and addressing commonly neglected senior health problems that can sabotage healthy aging
• Optimizing the care of chronic medical conditions
• Getting recommended preventive health services
• Addressing medical, legal, and financial advance planning

Related episodes: 

011 – Vitamin D: The “Healthy Aging” Dose & FAQs

005 – Interview: Otago & Proven Exercises for Fall Prevention

Related Resources:

• The Healthy Aging Checklist Series (each includes a downloadable PDF cheatsheet):
  • How to Promote Brain Health
  • How to Promote Physical Health While Aging
  • 7 Commonly Neglected Problems to Address for Healthier Aging
  • How to Age Better by Optimizing Chronic Conditions
  • 26 Recommended Preventive Health Services for Older Adults
  • Addressing Medical, Legal, & Financial Advance Planning

• National Academy of Medicine Report: Cognitive Aging
• How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet for Senior Health