Tip #1: Take care of your health. Visit your doctor regularly.
Ask about tests and immunizations that are right for your age
group. Eat a healthy diet. Your diet should be low in fat and
high in fiber. - Eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, beans and
whole grains. - Eat low fat proteins in the form of lean red
meat, poultry and fish. - Get enough calcium by drinking low fat
milk and eating low fat yogurt and cheese. - Eat a variety of
foods to get enough vitamins and minerals in your diet. - Drink
lots of water. Exercise to stay fit. Be active every day at your
own level of comfort. - Walk, dance, or swim to improve your
endurance. - Work out with weights to increase your strength. -
Stretch to maintain your flexibility. Don’t drink too much
alcohol. People over the age of 65 should try not to have more
than one drink per day. (A drink is one glass of wine, one
bottle of beer, or one shot of liquor.) And remember: never
drink alcohol with your medicines! Don’t use tobacco in any
form. This means cigarettes, ciga