When it comes to exercise, there's "can't do," "should do," and "can do." Janice Lennard, a 72-year-old yoga instructor, said, "You are never too old to do yoga and Pilates, or any exercise. Just know your limitations and do what you can."[...]
What do you think about when you think about your health and wellbeing? How easily can you manage day-to-day responsibilities and take part in exercise, hobbies, and social activities? Will you feel good in the future? [...]
The questions about a fulfilling future. Retiring and settling into new activities and roles is exciting and freeing! It can also be frightening and overwhelming. [...]
Stress — That Old Familiar Feeling. Feeling edgy and unsettled? Have tightness in your chest? Eating more and sleeping less? We know what stress feels like. We know it isn’t good for us. But we often don’t know what to do about it. [...]
After the a holiday or milestone celebration, we enjoyed ourselves and most of our memories are pleasant, but we also feel stressed. How can we navigate these transitions? How can we "gear down" from the high energy of celebrations and "gear up" to a sense of balance? Being in this very moment can be the answer! [...]
The Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu spent a week teaching me about life. What a joy! OK, they didn’t actually come to my house, but they had a week-long conversation that was recorded in a book, The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World, and as a video, Mission: Joy. The Archbishop and the Dalai Lama, in their 80s, talked about seeing life as it is, accepting the highs and the lows, being engaged with other people, and, most importantly, being empathic and supportive of others. [...]
I love my grey hair. I don’t worry about people saying that I look old. Instead, I enjoy the time recovered from hairdresser appointments. The world has told us that getting older is about decline, weakness, modesty, and withdrawal. Nope, getting older is whatever we want it to be, for as long as possible. I Have Choices! Today, seniors make more choices about activities and schedules. I Keep Doing! I know that continuing to be competent means that I continue to be independent, happy, and satisfied. [...]
Life's demands can sometimes feel like an uncomfortable, turbulent flight, and finding a moment for self-care can be quite challenging. A simple guide can help you navigate these waters – the SPAN (Sleep, Physical, Activity, Nutrition) method. Prioritizing self-care is crucial in life's challenges. The SPAN method is a simple guide to ensure that you are fit to care for yourself and others. [...]
A cup of hot chocolate with tiny marshmallows, soft music in the background, and frost on the windows. Sounds like a Hallmark winter! But we need even more for a happy and healthy winter. As the temperatures fall, it’s important to be intentional about navigating the season. The same activities that make us smile can also protect our bodies and brains. [...]
Exercise has been shown to have many health benefits, both physical and mental. However, when people think about health, they often only consider the physical aspect. As a result, our goals for exercising are often focused on improving our physical health. But ask anyone who has been exercising regularly and they will tell you how physical wellness isn’t the only benefit of exercising. [...]
