Question: My grandfather has recently become much less mobile. He cannot walk safely, and his wife can’t move him very well. The doctors act like this is normal for his situation. What should I do? Answer: There are several things that might help your grandfather move better … [Read more...] about For Those Who Care: Q&A Regarding A Loved One Who Is Less Mobile
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Finding Flexibility
Remember the ‘good ole days’ when you could fall asleep and wake the next morning without having injured your neck or back while unconscious? Or when you could sit for several hours and then stand without your knees sounding like a percussion band? At some point, typically as we … [Read more...] about Finding Flexibility
Grow Your Mind — Learn Something New
We’ve all heard the saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” But if the dog in question is a human, you’d be lucky to find a neurologist or geriatrician who would agree with you. The truth is that you can, in fact, teach an older brain all sorts of new things, and you … [Read more...] about Grow Your Mind — Learn Something New
Sync Up Body Rhythms With A Touch Of Morning Sunshine
The sun and our body rhythms Our body’s circadian rhythm, or ability to sync our internal body clock to the environment, depends on the sun to help regulate several body functions. As we have evolved as a species, the sun has played a critical role in developing biological … [Read more...] about Sync Up Body Rhythms With A Touch Of Morning Sunshine
A Walking Appointment
What can you do today to improve your health? Put one foot in front of the other and walk your way to a healthier, happier you. Walking each day is an easy and free way to keep active, and it brings with it a chance to be social. As a general goal, you should aim for 30 minutes … [Read more...] about A Walking Appointment