1. Exercise your body
Some of the best senior exercises you can do are swimming, yoga, cycling, Pilates, gardening and going on a daily 20–30-minute walk. Exercising daily has many benefits like reducing risk of heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis.

2. Exercise your mind
Just like your body, keeping your brain sharp is especially important as you age. Give your brain mental exercises by doing puzzles, learning a new language, reading a new book, or taking a new class in your community.

3. Stay social
Did you know that excessive loneliness can increase your risk for ailments like dementia, depression and physical decline? Socialization has been known to improve mental ability and memory, and to decrease stress in seniors. If you live near family, spend time with them often. When you are unable to visit, use video chats to stay connected. You can also join a book club or another group to allow yourself social opportunities.

4. Practice prevention
It is important to stay on top of your health and prevent diseases. A few ways to do so are getting enough sleep every night, eating healthy, and including fish and foods that contain omega 3.

5. Stay connected with your doctor
Ultimately, the best thing you can do to optimize your health is to frequently check in with your primary care doctor. Your doctor can help you figure out what changes to your lifestyle may be most beneficial to you and your health goals and what preventive measures you can take to ensure you stay in tip-top shape.