This article is part 1 in our 3-part series.

Many people look at retirement as a time of leisure and even inactivity, but to stay healthy, seniors must keep up the proper routine.

Maintaining a healthy retirement lifestyle requires you to keep track of several factors. The first of which is your mental health — remember, nothing precedes the mind.

Seniors should stay active cognitively. That means engaging in fun hobbies, making some time to read each week, and practicing meditation to keep your mind strong.

When you get your mind right first, it’s much easier to make everything else fall into place. What does that include? We’ll be exploring this topic in more detail in future posts here. So be sure to follow NORA on Facebook and Twitter for the continuation of this important series on senior wellness.