Looking after your body is one of the most important things you can do with your life. To have a healthy, fully functioning body is a true blessing and something that should not be taken for granted, whatever your age.
As well as giving you the best life you can have, health has another major advantage – time. Although none of us can ever really know when our time has come, the healthier you are, the likelier it is that you will live longer. That means more time to enjoy your retirement – but how can you stay healthy during your golden years?
The truth is that enjoying a healthy retirement is about more than your diet and exercise regime. It’s about financial matters, such as making a Will, and the ability to maintain your willpower and determination when it comes to living the best life you can.
When making a Will, the Co-op offer clear, concise advice to help you understand what it actually is and what you need to do. The benefit of doing this is that you will not die intestate – something which means your intended beneficiaries may not actually inherit anything at all.
For those looking to achieve a healthy retirement, here are a few things you need to know about Wills and willpower.
Wills
A Will allows you to make provisions for your departure and the people you leave behind, as well as giving you the ability to name a trusted family member, friend or confidant to protect your assets and look after your estate. In short, it will ensure your wishes are respected and give you peace of mind throughout your retirement – something which is most definitely healthy.
Without a Will you will die intestate and the rules of intestacy will apply to your estate. These rules were created in 1925 and may be a little out of date. Sadly, the wishes of the deceased are not always respected in these circumstances; something making a Will would avoid.
Will power
For other concerns as you age, willpower will play an important role. You may find that you have to adjust your diet or your lifestyle as you age with ailments and age-related conditions often taking their toll.
When this happens, it can be all too easy to ignore the advice of others and carry on in the manner you’re accustomed to. Old habits are hard to break, as they say, and this means that you’ll need a sizeable helping of willpower to stay on track.
It may seem tedious at the time but it’s important that you heed any advice you’re given by professionals. They’re not telling you to adjust your diet for their benefit but for your own, so pay attention and enjoy a healthy retirement.
