- What are you doing now to help assure that you age healthfully? What can you do better?
To help assure that I will age healthfully, I exercise wisdom in decision making regarding my health, finances and the rearing of my child. In regards to my health, I have to be a role model for my daughter…in hopes that she will become what she sees – when we buy groceries I read the nutrition labels and challenge my daughter to choose the healthier product. Instead of buying junk food to snack on around the house, I purchase fruits, cheese sticks, carrots, etc. When making major purchases, I shop for the best buy instead of impulse buying…I usually research the item on the internet and know exactly what I want to purchase when I visit the store. I set aside a portion of my income for future savings, I contribute to a retirement plan through my employer that is 100% matched. My daughter has a savings and checking account that I am teaching her to manage. The area where I can improve is visiting the doctor more often…I tend to not take the time out to see my doctor unless I have been extremely ill for a week…I also tend to procrastinate when it comes time to have my yearly well-woman exams, dental visits, and vision testing.
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