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Staying Steady: The Role of Balance Training in Active Aging

Balance training, which is an integral part of any overall fitness program, becomes particularly crucial as we age.  In addition to fall prevention and maintaining independence, it  is important to musculoskeletal health.  Balance training involves exercises that target muscles throughout the body, including the core, legs, and stabilizing muscles. Strengthening these muscles can help support

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50+ and Thriving: The Art of Building Strength

CHOOSE TO BE ACTIVE! There’s an undeniable truth that beckons our attention: muscle loss becomes an unwelcome companion as we age.  It is a fact that can’t be ignored.  However, let’s not be disheartened by this natural progression.  Instead, let’s embrace the empowering notion that age is just a number. Here you will discover the

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Staying Fit After 50: Three Steps

As a growing number of Americans cross the 50-year milestone, studies show that the overwhelming key to maintaining health and well-being is to keep moving…despite obstacles or physical impairments. We at Be Active Be Well want all of our clients, family members, and caregivers to choose and live an active lifestyle, at every age. By

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Navigating the Caregiver Journey: Resources and Practical Suggestions

This is the seventh installment in a series of blogs addressing planning for the future.  Previous installments include: Aging Safely in Your Own Home: A Comprehensive Guide, Senior Living Options: In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living, Legal Considerations and Aging, Nursing Home Red Flags, Is it Time for Memory Care, and Caregiving from a Distance: Strategies for

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Step into Wellness: Unveiling the Benefits of Walking

The benefits of exercise are clear.  They include a reduced risk of heart disease, improved metabolism and cholesterol levels, and boosted mood and cognition. The CDC says that Adults aged 65 and older need: In conjunction with this, the CDC recommends 10,000 steps a day.   Why 10,000 steps? This may feel overwhelming to many people. 

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Caregiving at a Distance: Strategies for Nurturing from Afar

This is the sixth installment in a series of blogs addressing planning for the future.  Previous installments include: Aging Safely in Your Own Home: A Comprehensive Guide, Senior Living Options: In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living, Legal Considerations and Aging, Nursing Home Red Flags, Is it Time for Memory Care. Later topics will include: Navigating the

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Unwrapping Gift Giving for Seniors

Finding the Perfect Gift for an Elderly Parent In my experience, choosing a gift for an elderly parent can be a real challenge.  It requires thoughtfulness of their individual preferences, as with choosing a gift for any person, but also consideration of their living situation.  Many elderly people have or are in the process of

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Alive Inside: The Power of Music and Alzheimer’s

November is  Alzheimer’s Awareness Month!  In this blog, I will explore the inspiring 2014 Sundance Film Festival winning documentary “Alive Inside” and discuss a strategy that can make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Alive Inside – 2014 Sundance Film Festival winning documentary “Alive Inside” is a

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