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You have always been active. You have worked for forty years. You are about to retire. Everyone asks you: "But what will you do with all your time?" Be assured, this will not be a problem. Here are tips on how to stay active, healthy and contribute to society in your older years.

Address health conditions. If you know you have diabetes, for instance, make sure to monitor your glucose regularly. If you have high blood pressure, make sure to eat right. Health problems tend to worsen as you get older; you can stop that being diligent about your health problems and keeping them under control.

Know the signs of depression. As you get older, you may experience changes that leave you feeling down. If your feelings of sadness don't go away, it might be depression. Talk to a doctor if you have persistent feelings of hopelessness and especially if you think about suicide or death.

Some of the medication that is prescribed to older people can cause chronic constipation. Two examples of this kind of medication are diuretics and iron supplements. You can take pro-active steps to combat this constipation. First of all, drink at least eight glasses of water each day. This will promote better digestive processes. Also include more fruits, vegetables and whole grains into your meal plans. These fiber-rich foods help promote bowel regularity.

One of the first things to start going when you age is your eyesight. As you age, it begins to rapidly deteriorate. Make sure that as you age you have frequent visits to the ophthalmologist, in order to track your eyes' degradation, and have glasses or contacts prescribed in order to make it less drastic.

An easy trick to slow the aging process that we cause to ourselves is to pat dry your face after washing. Over time we pull our skin and stretch it out when we rub down with the towel after washing. Instead just pat dry your face to prevent adding to the effects of gravity.

Analyze your finances. Do you have enough to live on for the rest of your life? Do you have to make some changes in order to live your older life happily? Check out the state of your personal finances and prepare yourself so that you can live as comfortably as possible.

The aging process causes sleep quality to diminish. Even though you might not realize it, many diseases, such as heart disease and depression, can be attributed to poor sleep. To maintain optimum health, it is recommended that you get at least, seven to nine hours of sleep, each and every night. Making sure you get enough sleep is a positive step that you can take to help you look and feel great, at any age.

To embrace the changes that come with age fully, it is important to focus on the positive and not to underestimate yourself. Many people wrongly assume they can no longer do some things without even trying to do them first. The key to retaining both your memory and your strength is using them as much as possible to keep them fresh and fit.

Make sure you prepare for an emergency. As you age you can't move as quickly as you did when you were younger, and it might take you longer to get things together or remember things in a pinch. Have some things in place for when there's an emergency and you need to act fast.

Now you have heard tips on what to do in your later years. Look for what truly suits you. You worked for other people all your life. Now you have a new range of choices. Whether it is as a volunteer helping others or launching a new career, your life experiences qualify you to forge ahead and meet new challenges.