You can never be too old to improve your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Start by striving for personal health and wellness. The best way to stay healthy is to live a healthy lifestyle, and we’re here to help! Medicare covers these services to help you get healthier and prevent disease:
- Counseling to stop smoking and tobacco use
- Alcohol misuse counseling
- Depression screenings
- Obesity screenings and counseling
Call your doctor today to set up a yearly “Wellness” visit to see if any of these services are right for you. Your doctor can also give you personalized wellness tips. Taking care of your physical and mental health will help give you energy to engage in other areas of your life.
In addition to getting and staying healthy, there are lots of activities you can do to improve your well-being and well-being of others. Here are a few ideas:
- Talk to youth in your community who can benefit from hearing about your life experience and wisdom.
- Invite members of your community to an event, like a meal or special program.
- Plan a volunteering event, like gardening in your neighborhood or collecting food for those in need.
- Participate in activities you enjoy. See the National Institute on Aging post on the benefits of an active lifestyle and suggestions on different activities to consider. These suggestions include getting out and about, learning something new, becoming more involved in community events and programs.
For more information on Medicare plans in AZ, or other Medicare questions, contact us HERE.
