--- title: How Seniors Are Reinventing Healthy Aging description: This past decade has seen a dramatic change in what it means to age. In honor of Healthy Aging Month, take some time to reflect on and raise awareness of the joys of aging. image: https://articles.wellzesta.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(19).png --- [![Wellzesta](https://assets-global.website-files.com/6527f83222cbee1b24466b4d/652ed4901978b1a2ac40ce28_LogoWellzesta.svg)](https://www.wellzesta.com/) [Home](https://www.wellzesta.com/) [Solutions](https://www.wellzesta.com/solutions) [Benefits](https://www.wellzesta.com/benefits) Resources ![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/6527f83222cbee1b24466b4d/6527f83222cbee1b24466c7a_chevron-down.svg) [Articles A library worth reading](https://articles.wellzesta.com/) [White Papers Research-focused discoveries](https://www.wellzesta.com/resources/white-papers) [Case Studies Real-world client benefits](https://www.wellzesta.com/#cases) [Videos Watch our videos](https://www.wellzesta.com/resources/videos) [About us](https://www.wellzesta.com/about-us) [Contact](https://www.wellzesta.com/contact) [Book a Demo](https://www.wellzesta.com/#book-a-demo) ![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/6527f83222cbee1b24466b4d/6527f83222cbee1b24466cad_menu-3-line.svg) [Home](https://www.wellzesta.com/) [Solutions](https://www.wellzesta.com/solutions) [Benefits](https://www.wellzesta.com/benefits) Resources ![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/6527f83222cbee1b24466b4d/6527f83222cbee1b24466c7a_chevron-down.svg) [Articles A library worth reading](https://articles.wellzesta.com/) [White Papers Research-focused discoveries](https://www.wellzesta.com/resources/white-papers) [Case Studies Real-world client benefits](https://www.wellzesta.com/#cases) [Videos Watch our videos](https://www.wellzesta.com/resources/videos) [About us](https://www.wellzesta.com/about-us) [Contact](https://www.wellzesta.com/contact) # How Seniors Are Reinventing Healthy Aging ##### Posted by [Annie Keough](https://articles.wellzesta.com/author/annie-keough) on September 4, 2022 ![](https://articles.wellzesta.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(19).png)   This past decade has seen a dramatic change in what it means to age. Aging used to be a dreaded aspect of life that people would do anything to avoid, and while that fear still exists for some, many older adults have begun to **embrace their age** and focus on the positive aspects of growing older. In honor of Healthy Aging Month, take some time to reflect on and raise awareness of the **joys of aging**. [**By 2030**](https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2018/cb18-41-population-projections.html), all baby boomers will be older than **65**. The senior population, while aging, has also gotten younger. Boomers are [**healthier**](https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/home/print-issue-content/how-to-adapt-to-serve-the-next-generation-of-seniors/), **more active**, and **live longer** than previous generations. An increased desire and ability to age in place has a majority of seniors living independently and staying active for longer. Seniors who *do* move into Life Plan communities now have different standards than the generations before them. To accommodate their **more active lifestyles**, older adults have begun looking for communities with[**active amenities**](https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/home/print-issue-content/how-to-adapt-to-serve-the-next-generation-of-seniors/) such as swimming pools, fitness centers, and walking or hiking trails.  Seniors also prefer communities that have an **emphasis on wellness**. The increased focus on well-being has led seniors to consider all dimensions of wellness to complete a holistic lifestyle that supports **healthy living and aging**. Rather than simply providing a place for seniors to live, communities should now focus on giving older adults a place to live **purposefully**. Each wellness aspect relies on and impacts others, so an emphasis on holistic wellness can give **seniors the chance to thrive in their community.** Healthy Aging Month should encourage you to take a second and check on each dimension of wellness in your life and see **how you can do better.** Here are some suggestions on how to celebrate Health Aging Month: 1. **Do one thing that makes you smile every day.** Keeping a positive attitude and outlook on life decreases stress, improves happiness, and can even [**help you live longer**](https://purerecoveryca.com/the-importance-of-a-positive-mental-attitude/#:~:text=Mentally%2C%20when%20you%20have%20a,actually%20makes%20you%20live%20longer.). Doing at least one thing that makes you happy every day can help foster positivity and make you look forward to each day. 2. **Spend time with people you love.** Engaging in meaningful relationships does more than you think. Participating in authentic social interactions makes you [**less likely**](https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_social_connections_keep_seniors_healthy) to experience **cognitive decline**, increases your exposure to **physical activity**, and gives you a greater **sense of purpose** in your life. 3. **Make healthy living exciting.** Get 30 minutes of exercise every day by joining a walking group, playing with grandchildren, or dancing. Swap healthy recipes with your neighbors and have a friendly cooking competition. Keep your mind active by playing brain games. 4. **Don’t act your age**. Above all else: have fun! Seniors, on average, feel at least **20 years younger** than their actual age. Do something that you haven’t done in years to reflect how you feel on the inside. **Wellzesta** Wellzesta encourages **healthy aging** and **purposeful living** and provides our users with the tools they need to make it happen.  Our focus on the eight dimensions of wellness ensures that all aspects of a senior’s life are **cared for and stimulated** through Events, daily wellness content, and streamlined communication.  Click [**here**](https://www.wellzesta.com/) to learn more about how Wellzesta can help your community. 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