From Baby Boomers in their 60s and 70s to Millennials and everyone in between, aging is inevitable. But the aging healthfully movement is here! People are no longer comfortable with getting older and not feeling their best. Many people desire to stay feeling young, healthy and vibrant, no matter their age. Overmedication with synthetic medications is not the answer. If we shift the focus on healthy aging through hormone optimization safely, it will not only relieve symptoms of imbalance but … [Read more...] about Healthy Aging with Optimal Hormones
Aging
Understanding the Value of Massage as We Age
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 70 million baby boomers in the United States are poised to join the ranks of those aged 65 or older. As a result of baby boomers crossing the 60-year-old threshold, more Americans than ever before are entering into their golden years. At the same time, modern medicine and health care are working to put an end to or decrease life-ending and life-shortening disease and illness. The result is a growing population that … [Read more...] about Understanding the Value of Massage as We Age
Stepping Up to the Challenges of an Aging Body
The basic goal of aging individuals is to age gracefully or to age well. Aging well requires stimulating the brain and using the body in a manner that keeps it strong. Basic everyday activities are not enough to keep both body and mind in a stable functioning state. We all become “set” in our ways and usually do not seek out new, challenging activities. We park in the same area of the parking lot of a store we frequent so we do not need to look around for the car. If you take off your socks, you … [Read more...] about Stepping Up to the Challenges of an Aging Body
Caring for the Caregiver
Family Caregivers aren’t alone. An estimated 44 million Americans regularly care for an elderly relative or friend, with estimates that as much as 75 percent or more of elder care is provided by informal caregivers. Many caregivers shoulder the responsibility as if they were alone, often not asking for help. As a consequence, they suffer stress that takes a toll on their own physical, mental and emotional health. They may feel guilty for wanting help – for instance, feeling as if they were … [Read more...] about Caring for the Caregiver
