Big life changes often follow a moment of clarity that can be startling, liberating or even painful. For Gina Gross, 59, her epiphany came while she and her husband were taking a tour of a gym in their new community. Gross was a recently retired nurse and had become obese over the years, weighing 340
September is Health Aging Month, a chance to celebrate all we can do with our bodies, minds and spirits, no matter when we were born. There are countless ways to celebrate. Here are some categories to get you thinking about all that’s awesome about how we can practice healthy aging. Move your body every day.
Pickleball just keeps growing and growing – in popularity and in media attention. It’s beyond trendy now, with some 5 million people playing, many of them active agers over 50 – and beyond. So, it’s important to point out something that many folks might not realize: Gym workouts make you a better pickleball player. It’s
A common myth about aging says that after 50, people (especially women) face a dreary life of loneliness, physical difficulty, and despair. But the opposite is true for millions, who are finding that the “grandma years” are turning out to be the best time of their lives. Adults 65 to 79 say this is their
Want to play a game of “What’s the Point?” It goes like this. Think of all the times you’ve said “What’s the Point” of doing the right thing for yourself, your family, and your community. Like this: What’s the point of exercising? What’s the point of dieting? What’s the point of registering to vote…or making
More people are getting hip replacements all the time. Some 400,000 will get one this year, and that’s expected to double by 2030. As we age, the main reasons tend to be arthritis and general wear and tear. Also, it’s an easier surgery than it was, say, 30 years ago – easier to perform
With drug and alcohol abuse affecting millions of people, it’s likely that we all know someone who is involved in recovery or needs to consider it. That includes people over 50 using drugs and drinking alcohol more and more each year. If we add include other compulsive behaviors like eating and gambling, then we see
Has there ever been a happier spring to get outside and enjoy the sunshine, fresh air, and the company of other people? After more than a year of pandemic restrictions, we are increasingly able to enjoy our favorite activities. And just in time for summer! What’s your summer sport or outdoor activity? Tennis? Golf? Running?
While you are quarantined at home, take the time you would have used to commute to your job and exercise instead! Your excuse before may have been a lack of time, but you now have the time you would have spent commuting for exercise. Yes, you may have additional responsibilities like home schooling your kids.
Have you made a bucket list? A bucket list is a list of all the goals you want to achieve, dreams you want to fulfill and life experiences you want to experience before you die. If you haven’t made a bucket list I highly recommend you make one. It won’t cost you anything, but it