HealthWhy is health important in retirement? Keeping the body active is a key to successful aging. Without your health, you cannot enjoy all things life has to offer. Even if you have certain health conditions, it is important that you take the necessary steps to help maintain your health and communicate your health decisions. The following are resources that may be helpful.
Advance Directive Resources Advanced Directive for Health Care - **NEW Georgia document which combines the Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare. This document is easy to complete and allows you to communicate your health care decisions ahead of time. Critical ConditionsTM - Directive for Health Care Decisions such as a living will and durable power attorney for healthcare; 877-633-2433 Health and Wellness Resources Aging Initiative of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Provides information about efforts to protect the environmental health of older adults. American Dietetic Association - Food & Nutrition Guidelines; 800-877-1600 Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Information on Healthy Living and Diseases; 800-311-3435 The Geriatric Mental Health Foundation - Mental Health information for older adults and families; 301-654-7850 |
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