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Eat and move with purpose. Your
body will undergo major changes
throughout your 50s and 60s, including
bone and muscle loss. Fortunately, you
can help counteract this process with a
good diet and regular exercise. Support
bone health with calcium-rich foods
like yogurt, beans and kale, and weight-
bearing exercises that require you to work
against gravity—think hiking, jogging
or tennis. To maintain muscle, eat lean
proteins (halibut and chicken breast are
two great sources) and focus on resistance
exercises like swimming and biking.2
Get smart about Medicare. Medicare
provides health care coverage for
Americans 65 and older, among others. If
you are aging into Medicare, your Initial
Enrollment Period is based on the month in
which you turn 65. It begins three months
before your birth month and extends until
three months after your birth month.
Explore the diff erent types of Medicare
plans off ered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield
companies and fi nd coverage that fi ts your
healthcare needs3
Supercharge your savings. For many
people, earnings peak during their 50s.
If you’re among them, use the opportunity
to fortify your future fi nances and max out
retirement account contributions. Once
you’re 50, you can stash even more in those
accounts thanks to catch-up contribution
rules. Also, consider downsizing early—after
all, do you really still need a house after the
kids have left the nest?EXPLORE THE DIFFERENT TYPES
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Am I Ready?HERE ARE 3 WAYS TO ENSURE YOU’LL BE BOTH
PHYSICALLY AND FINANCIALLY HEALTHY AS YOU
ENTER—AND ENJOY—THE NEXT CHAPTER.
As just about everyone in their 50s and 60s can attest, those two decades are
marked by changes that could dramatically impact the years that follow. Some
of those changes may be physical in nature, while others are fi nancial. The good
news is that there are concrete steps you can take now to set yourself up for
success later in life, no matter what your future plans.WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW TO
PREP FOR YOUR FUTURE
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