Take our “aging wisely” quiz to find out if you are a role model of positive aging…or could use some improvement.
Aging Wisely Quiz
Do you regularly get recommended health screenings? ◊ YES ◊NO
Do you have a primary care physician? ◊YES ◊NO
Do you get some form of exercise, at least 3 times/week for 30 minutes or more?
◊YES ◊NO
Are you a non-smoker and do you drink fewer than 2 alcoholic beverages/day?
◊YES ◊NO
Do you eat vegetables and fruit every day/have a primarily plant-based diet? ◊YES ◊NO
Do you limit intake of processed foods (no more than a few servings/week)? ◊YES ◊NO
Do you have a technique/activity that helps you reduce stress?
◊YES ◊NO
Have you read a book or watched a film in the last month?
◊ YES ◊NO
Do you volunteer in the community or participate in church/civic activities? ◊ YES ◊NO
Do you smile or laugh at least 3 times/day? ◊ YES ◊NO
Do you have a close companion to share your life with or do you see friends or family daily? ◊ YES ◊NO
Have you completed the following documents?
Healthcare Surrogate ◊ YES ◊NO
Durable Power of Attorney ◊ YES ◊NO
Living Will ◊ YES ◊NO
Trust/Will ◊ YES ◊NO
If you get sick and are unable to care for yourself, do you know how you would like to have care provided? ◊ YES ◊NO
If you need long-term care, do you know how you will pay for it? ◊YES ◊NO
Score your quiz. Are you aging wisely?
Tally the # of questions for which you answered “yes”.
13 or more: You are a master of aging wisely! You have done some preparation and you live out your day-to-day life in a way that supports longevity and quality of life.
9-12: You are aging well, but could take a few extra steps to ensure the best quality of life as you get older.
Less than 9: There’s always time to implement changes to age well! Commit to make some small changes or do some prep work this year.
Improve your “aging wisely factor”.
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