Having good health and wellness is an essential component of aging well.
In addition to good nutrition, good health and wellness include the mental, physical, and social well-being of an individual.
The following links are resources for information on the following subjects:
- Alzheimer’s and Dementia resources
- Physical activity
- Sleep
- Mental Health
- Social
Your local Area on Agency is a good place to start to find social activities that may interest you. Click this link to find your local agency. Also the National Institutes of Health has a Social Wellness Toolkit in which there are 6 strategies for improving your social health. - Oral Health
Oral health is vital to health and well- being. The health of your teeth and gums can influence your nutrition, your physical health, and your social life.
Visit the following websites for more information:- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention- What Can Adults Do to Maintain Good Oral Health?
- The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research- Oral Health and Older Adults
- Vaccinations
Vaccines are used as a preventative measure to protect against getting certain diseases by stimulating the immune system to produce protection (antibodies).1
For more information, visit:- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to use a vaccine assessment tool that applies to adults 19 years or older- The Adult Vaccine Assessment Tool
- Vaccines.gov where you can find a list of recommended vaccines for adults 65 and older-Adults Age 65 and Older
1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2012, March 14). Vaccines: The Basics. Retrieved October 16, 2020 from https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/index.html.