81-year-old grandmother travels to Alaska: Her healthy-ageing advice

81-year-old entrepreneur Mehar Toor recently took her grandmother, an avid traveler at 81, on a cruise to Alaska. The grandmother expressed enjoyment of the trip, stating she feels confident to travel anywhere. Toor advised the youth to enjoy life, work hard, and eat well. Consultant dietitian Garima Goyal explained that healthy aging involves staying physically active, socially connected, and mentally engaged, which contribute to quality of life.

Activities like walking, dancing, household chores, and travel can help maintain muscle strength, mobility, balance, and endurance. Goyal emphasized that healthy eating includes adequate protein, fiber, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and fluids, tailored to individual needs. She stressed that a healthy lifestyle should include enjoyable activities, food, and relationships, as age should not limit what a person can do.