Keep Moving
As you age, you lose muscle strength and your reflexes slow down. Regular physical activity can help keep you:
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Stay strong
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Stay at a healthy weight
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Prevent or control illness
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Sleep better
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Reduce stress
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Avoid falls
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Improve your balance
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Look and feel your best
Learn more about active living.
Resources
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Fitness and Exercise (Kaiser Permanente)
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Get Started with Exercise (National Institute on Aging)
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Four Types of Exercise and Physical Activity (National Institute on Aging)
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Exercise Database and Library (American Council on Exercise)
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Physical Activity Planner (US Department of Health and Human Services)
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Preventing Falls: Exercises for Strength and Balance (Kaiser Permanente)
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Exercise Videos for Older Adults (National Institute on Aging)
Kaiser Permanente Members
Kaiser Permanente's Total Health Assessment provides guidance on how you can make small behavioral changes to help you reach your personalized health goals.
Wellness Coaching can help close the gap between your lifestyle and health goals. Get one-on-one guidance and support from a dedicated wellness coach who can help you set goals, stick to them, and, most importantly, see results. And you can do it all from the comfort of home.
Explore health classes and programs taught by our team of experts who will walk you through how to make lasting lifestyle changes.
Eat Well
A healthy diet gives you the nutrition, vitamins and minerals your body needs. Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats and lean proteins. Learn more about healthy eating.
Maintain a Healthy Weight
Getting to and keeping a healthy weight lowers your risk of health problems and can help you look and feel your best. As you age, your metabolism may change. Some people may need to become more active or consume fewer calories to stay at their ideal weight. On the other hand, some people may lose weight unintentionally. Talk with your doctor about your ideal weight.Learn more about having a healthy weight.
Get Restful Sleep
Getting a good night’s rest helps you stay alert and can improve memory and mood. Try to follow a regular sleep schedule, going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day. Avoid napping later in the day and incorporate exercise into your daily routine to sleep better.
Resources
Quit Smoking and Watch Alcohol Intake
It’s never too late to quit smoking, but it can be difficult. Start by creating a quit plan, then get the coaching and support you need (including medications), and learn how to handle withdrawal and stay smoke-free. Learn about quitting smoking.
As we age, alcohol can make some health conditions worse (including diabetes, high blood pressure and osteoporosis) and have dangerous interactions with medications. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about if your medications are safe to take while drinking alcohol. Learn more about aging and alcohol.