The secret to a happy and healthy life of the elderly in Ha Tinh

(Baohatinh.vn) - Many elderly people in Ha Tinh live healthy and happy lives thanks to maintaining a scientific lifestyle, exercising regularly and keeping an optimistic spirit.

Mrs. Nguyen Thi Huynh, commonly known as Mrs. Tu (born in 1928) is currently living with her grandson's family in Nam Quang residential group (Thach Trung ward, Ha Tinh city). At the age of 97, she still maintains a clear mind, a healthy appearance and a rare spirit of love for life.

Mrs. Nguyen Thi Huynh (also known as Mrs. Tu) is 97 years old but still healthy, alert, and passionate about jogging and going to the gym.

Mr. Tu recalled: “When I was young, although I was busy with farming to take care of the family economy , whenever I had free time, I took the opportunity to walk around the village, 4-5km every day. Now at the age of 97, I still maintain a regular exercise schedule to maintain my health.”

Every day, Mr. Tu usually wakes up at 5 am to read the Bible and then leisurely walk. In the afternoon, he does light exercises at the gym. Not only that, he also maintains the habit of swimming as a way to help the body circulate blood and increase endurance, at the same time, keeping the mind alert, the spirit always cheerful and optimistic.



Mr. Tu often spends a lot of time walking, going to the gym to improve his health and visiting many beautiful places in the country with his children and grandchildren.

Grandson of Mrs. Tu - Mr. Vo Ta Nam shared: “To maintain her health, my grandmother eats and drinks in moderation and follows a scientific lifestyle. She also regularly drinks herbal tea to improve her health. Despite her old age, she still proactively helps her children and grandchildren with small tasks such as sweeping the yard, cooking rice, picking vegetables…”.

Video: Mr. Tu works out at the gym to improve his health (video archived in August 2024).

Not only does he exercise and eat a balanced diet, Mr. Tu is also a person who loves to explore. At his "rare" age, he is still excited to travel with his children and grandchildren to many regions across the country. Each trip is not only a journey to see the scenery but also an opportunity for him to be close to and connect with generations in his extended family. In him, no one sees any signs of fatigue, but only bright eyes and a happy smile every time he is immersed in nature and shares joy with his children and grandchildren.

Although Nguyen Dinh Dom is 101 years old, he still maintains a positive, happy, and optimistic lifestyle.

As for Mr. Nguyen Dinh Dom (born in 1924, residing in Ha Phuc Dong village, Nam Phuc Thang commune, Cam Xuyen district), although he is 101 years old, his health and spirit still make many people admire him. Contrary to the common image of a man over a hundred years old who needs constant care from his children and grandchildren, Mr. Dom still lives alone in a small house near his son's house, maintaining a neat and tidy lifestyle and taking care of all daily chores himself.

Every day, he wakes up early to do light exercises and cooks simple but delicious, nutritious meals. In his free time, he visits his children and grandchildren, asking about their work and studies.

Mr. Dom often visits, talks with people and takes care of daily chores himself.

Sharing the secret to living happily and healthily, Mr. Dom said: “For me, there is no better tonic than an optimistic, cheerful spirit, living in harmony with everyone. As long as you have a light heart and positive thinking, everything will seem simple.”

From the need to live happily and healthily, the movement of the elderly (NCT) participating in physical, cultural and artistic activities at cultural houses of blocks, villages, hamlets or clubs... is increasingly spreading in the community. A typical example is the Mo Thoa Dance Sport Club (Ha Tinh City), established in 2020 with 30 members (aged 65-75) chaired by Ms. Nguyen Thi Kim Thoa (born in 1964).

“I want to create an environment where people can be happy and healthy. Regular exercise and dancing to music not only helps improve physical health but also helps the spirit to be more comfortable and optimistic. When I am happy and relaxed, my children and grandchildren in the family feel much more secure,” Ms. Thoa confided.



Members of Mo Thoa Dance Sport club regularly participate in cultural and physical activities.

The common point that is easily seen between Mr. Tu and Mr. Dom or the members of the Mo Thoa club is their proactiveness in life. The elderly proactively choose a healthy lifestyle from nutrition, physical exercise to maintaining their spirit. They live healthy, quality lives, and live to become a shining example for their children and grandchildren to follow.

Currently, the province has over 241,000 elderly people, of whom more than 800 are over 100 years old. The increase in the number and quality of life of the elderly has led to the strong development of cultural, artistic and sports movements with more than 3,700 clubs operating actively, attracting more than 95,000 members. Through the clubs, the elderly not only exercise but also find joy and connection with the community. They do not stand outside the modern pace of life but continue to spread the spirit of "Old age - bright example" every day, contributing to the sustainable development of family and society.

Mr. Duong Xuan Hoa - Vice Chairman of the Provincial Elderly Association

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