Abstract

The World Health Organisation has pointed out that health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The process of aging and its effects on body and mind affect retirement plans at least as significantly as finances. This brief article explores some of the factors that affect seniors being and staying healthy as they approach and enter their retirement.

Keywords

health maintenance, health promotion, illness prevention, healthy aging, happiness, age-appropriate exercise, diet, positive psychology, taoism, tai chi, yoga, qigong