India, Nov. 18 -- For more than four decades, Dr. Rosanne Leipzig has worked with older adults, often patients in their 80s or beyond. Her approach to aging is grounded in the "5 Ms" used in geriatric medicine - what matters most, mind, mobility, medications and multicomplexity. That last one, she says, ties physical health to the social, emotional and financial factors that come with age.

Here is a look at how she applies that framework to her own routine.

She begins mornings with simple stretching. A "salute to the Sun," as she describes it, plus a few minutes of yoga. Recently, she added gym sessions with a trainer. After several months, she reports better balance, improved focus and easier sleep, according to CNBC.

Before heading i...