Healthy Aging Month was established in 2003 by Healthy Aging magazine, which offers these 10 suggestions for reinventing yourself in a healthy manner this year.
- Add Play to Your Day
Pickleball, dancing, or tossing a frisbee… any movement is more fun when you enjoy it. - Try Micro adventures
Hike a new trail, visit a museum, or explore a botanical garden nearby. - Schedule Your Physical
Get annual screenings and use tools like smartphone apps to track health records. - Keep Learning
Take free online courses on anything from gardening to astronomy. Join a book club. - Cultivate “Weak Ties”
Chat with your barista or dog-walking neighbor. Casual connections lift mood. - Reset Tech Habits
Instead of mindlessly scrolling, try free digital classes via TechBoomers or Senior Planet. - Cook Something New
Experiment with one healthy recipe weekly from Food.com or AllRecipes.com. - Reconnect with Purpose
Volunteer at a food bank, animal shelter, or through AmeriCorps Seniors. Find a house of worship or meditation practice. - Check Your Finances
Tools like SmartAsset or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau can help you plan ahead.
10. Start a “What’s Next” Journal
Write down goals for your next chapter, whether it’s big or small. It’ll spark motivation and accountability.
Holly Kouvo is a personal trainer, functional aging specialist, senior fitness specialist, brain health trainer, writer, and speaker.