029 – The Healthy Aging Checklist

029 – The Healthy Aging Checklist

Better Health While Aging

029 – The Healthy Aging Checklist

Dec 29 2016 |

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Show Notes

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):

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