Overview
Exercise, sleep, hearing, nutrition, social connection, vascular health, and cognitive activity all influence day-to-day function.
Highest-value actions
- Regular aerobic exercise
- Treating hearing loss
- Treating sleep apnea and improving sleep
- Controlling blood pressure and diabetes
- Staying socially engaged
- Reducing alcohol
How to start
Choose one change and build it into the daily routine before adding another. Consistency matters more than intensity.
Medically reviewed. Last reviewed August 2026. This page is educational information, not individualized medical advice.