Health Tip: Enjoy Older Adulthood

(HealthDay News) -- Some seniors fear growing older, dimming the prospects for a rewarding retirement. But according to the Barnes-Jewish Hospital, there are things you can do to better enjoy older adulthood:

• Maintain a positive self-image.
• Maintain independence, including deciding where you''d like to live and keeping control of your finances.
• Maintain a social network by joining groups or volunteering.
• Practice good health habits, including exercising, eating right and managing stress.

-- Kimberly Sferruzzo

Last Updated: Dec. 22, 2005