Updated on September 28th, 2023

What one can do to cope up:

1. Being positive and cheerful are important attributes that Seniors must have for ageing successfully. Good relationships and healthy social connections with a like-minded people make your life pleasant and realaxed.

2. Good health with mobility is the most important factor for ageing seniors. Being able to travel to places of your choice, is a big boon.

3. Eat a healthy diet, get enough sleep, and avoid smoking and excessive drinking. lt help to promote overall well-being.

4. Undergo routine medical checks, as these can warn you & prompt you to take precautions which can avoid certain future ailments.

5. A calm & peaceful mind is very important to beat anxiety in ageing years. Spirituality helps you to be calm and peaceful.

6. Having a sense of purpose in life can help you stay motivated as you age

7. It is important for seniors to have some constructive pastimes which gives them a feeling of relevance and being fruitful.

8. Financial independence is important factor in successful senior ageing. Financial dependence can put you under a lot of strain. If you still have time, plan well to ensure that you have adequate income flows in your retirement years to last for your life.

9. Socialise more. Staying socially connected with a good support system is vital for successful aging.

10. Cordial relations with your spouse, in spite of your differences, is another very important factor for successful ageing. The harmony between the two can help you overcome all difficulties and hard times. Lack of understanding and frequent arguments will have the opposite effect.

11. Engage in intellectually stimulating activities like reading, writing, puzzles, and learning new skills to check cognitive decline.

12. Reading good books as per your interest will not want to make you constructively busy but will also add value to your knowledge.

13. Rework your Life-style to factor adequate time for rest, recreation, wellness & productive activities.

14. Always recognise your self worth & celebrate your accomplishments in life. This will help you stay motivated and on track.

15. Never ever have a guilt feeling for what you did or did not do in the past. Just try & do what you can to improve rather than indulge in self pity. Live in the present. Be grateful for what you have.

16. Try to engage in activities so as to leave a mark behind when you depart from this world.

17. Last but not the least, don’t ever think that you’re ageing. Be normal and live in the moment. In fact, if you take a good diet, exercise well and spend your time constructively, you will never feel that you are ageing. This is the most important factor for successful psychological ageing.