My work brings me into the lives of people who have lived long and full lives. Spending time with them is like holding a book of wisdom in my hands, each page filled with lessons learned, challenges faced, and joys embraced. Recently, I asked a simple question: “What would you tell your younger self?” The
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Have you ever wondered why some people seem to look young for their age or old for their age? It may be due to inflammation. I recently listened to a really interesting podcast on aging and the effects of inflammation: Nutrition Professor: How inflammation could age you | Philip Calder produced by ZOE Science &
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How Your Actions Impact Your Brain Chemistry While external factors like events and relationships can influence our mood, research supports that our actions also have a profound impact on our brain chemistry. By committing to a few small, intentional actions each day, you actively work towards increasing the levels of these “happy hormones” in your
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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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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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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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Can muscles really get longer and what is the most effective way to improve flexibility? Many of us have found that as we age our flexibility decreases. I know this is happening to me! In this blog I will address how we can effectively maintain and improve our flexibility to better move in our lives.
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This is the fourth 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, and Legal Considerations and Aging. Later topics will include: Is it Time for Memory Care, Caregiving from a Distance: Strategies for
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This is the second installment in a series of blogs addressing planning for the future. The first installment was Aging Safely in Your Own Home: A Comprehensive Guide. Later topics will include: Legal Considerations and Aging, Nursing Home Red Flags, Is it Time for Memory Care, Caregiving from a Distance: Strategies for Nurturing From Afar,
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Make Your Next Doctor Visit More Effective and Satisfying Have you ever left the doctor’s office and realized as you drove away that you forgot to ask a critical question or that you didn’t really understand what the doctor explained about your most recent medical test? You are most certainly not alone. As a physical
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