The American Geriatrics Society’s Health in Aging Foundation recommends these top 10 healthy New Year’s resolutions for older adults to help achieve your goal of becoming and staying healthy.

• Eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, low-fat dairy, and healthy fats. In later life, you still need healthy foods, but fewer calories. 
• Be active. Physical activity can be safe and healthy for older adults — even if you have heart disease, diabetes, or arthritis! In fact, many of these conditions get better with mild to moderate physical activity.
• See your provider regularly. You should schedule an annual wellness visit with your healthcare provider around your birthday month to discuss health screenings and any changes in your advance directives. 
• Quit smoking. Did you know that cigarette smokers are twice as likely to develop heart disease as non-smokers? It is never too late to quit. You can still reduce your risk of many health problems, breathe easier, have more energy, and sleep better if you quit smoking.​
• Toast with a smaller glass. Excessive drinking can make you feel depressed, increase your chances of falling, cause trouble sleeping, interact with your medications, and can contribute to other health problems.  
• Guard against falls. One in every three older adults falls each year — and falls are a leading cause of injuries and death among older adults. Exercises such as walking or working out with an elastic band can increase your strength, balance, and flexibility and help you avoid falls
• Give your brain a workout. The more you use your mind, the better it will work. Reading is a good choice. Socializing also boosts your brain, so join a bridge club or a discussion group at your local library or senior center. 
• Speak up when you feel down or anxious. About 1 in 5 older adults suffers from depression or anxiety. Some possible signs of depression can be lingering sadness, tiredness, loss of appetite, or pleasure in doing things you once enjoyed. You may also have difficulty sleeping, worry, irritability, and wanting to be alone. If you have had any of these signs for more than two weeks, talk to your healthcare provider and reach out to friends and family. 
• Get enough sleep. Older adults need less sleep than younger people, right? Wrong! Older people need just as much — at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night. Avoid daytime naps, which can keep you up in the evening.
• Reconsider multivitamins. Reconsider using vitamins or nutrition supplements. as many older adults do not need them. Consult your healthcare provider if you have any issues or concerns about your nutrition.