Healthy Aging
Eating healthy is good for your heart and brain. Choose foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains foe a well-balanced diet.
A nutritious diet and regular exercise are key components to your well-being no matter your stage in life. But what else do you need as you age?
Dr. Aubrey Knight, rated by nurses as the area’s top gerontologist in The Roanoker’s most-recent Top Docs polling, says maintaining a healthy lifestyle becomes an even more crucial routine in post-retirement years. Bones can weaken the risk of falling increases and brain function can begin to diminish. But there are steps you can take to help prolong your life and physical fitness. Dr. Knight’s key advice:
Fun, Fellowship and Football
Coleman and Nancy Brittle moved to Blacksburg to be near their alma mater, Virginia Tech.
The words “slow down” do not exist in Coleman and Nancy Brittle’s vocabulary. And that’s the way they like it.
The couple became friends in college at Virginia Tech. Twenty-five years later – both single again – they reunited and began dating; they have now been married for 12 years.
“He called to see if I knew of anyone to set him up with,” Nancy recalls. But after seeing each other again, there was no need to call on anyone else.
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Rehab 101
Rehabilitation services can help you return to normal activity.
As you age, the risk of injury, stroke or other ailments elevates. Rehabilitation services in the region (see a list on pages 24-27) can often help you return to normal activity. Here’s an overview of the types of services provided:
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Health and Fitness
Enjoy a healthy, active retirement.
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Take Care
Worried about burdening loved ones with caring for you both physically and financially as you age? Home health providers welcome the opportunity to lend a hand in performing daily activities, and long-term care insurance helps you stay covered no matter your life span. Read more
The Role of Medicare
A big part of financial planning involves factoring in health insurance rates. As costs of doctor visits and other procedures continue to rise, a combination of a private insurance through your former employer and Medicare still may not be enough to cover all of your healthcare needs. Read more
Fit For Life
Retirement isn’t just about rest and relaxation. It’s important to remain active, helping both mind and body stay in tip-top shape during your later years. These six tips will guide you in the right direction: Read more