One of the longest-running commercials on TV is the one where the old lady is lying on the ground yelling “I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up.” I remember listening to it when I was young thinking it was something old people had to worry about. Now that most of us Baby Boomers are 60+ it’s one of our greatest fears. While I was walking my dogs I tripped on something and … [Read more...]
Best Online Exercise Programs for Women Over 50 for 2024
Fitness is a huge concern for women over 50 and many of us take it very seriously. But it's not always easy to find the best program to meet our aging and changing bodies. In my opinion, exercise should be fun and not torture. This post was updated on 4/2024. Going to the gym isn’t always convenient and can be expensive. A 20-year-old trainer may ask you to do exercises … [Read more...]
If Age is Simply a State of Mind How Young do You Feel?
I’ve been contemplating the idea that “age is a state of mind” for a while now. I'm in my 60s but don’t feel old. It's funny because some people who are in their 30s think they’re ancient. I remember dreading turning that age but now it seems ridiculous. Perception of aging – We are not our grandparents Every generation has thought that their parents or their grandparents … [Read more...]
6 Best Strength Training Exercises for Women Over 50
Did you know that as women reach the age of 30, their muscles and tissues lose up to 5% of their mass? And it does not end here. In fact, this percentage increases every decade and much more after the age of 65! Well, aging is inevitable. But, aging gracefully is not. And one of the best ways to age well is to live a healthy lifestyle. Living a Healthy Lifestyle Through … [Read more...]
How to Future Proof Your Home with a Stylish Residential Elevator
Aging is inevitable, but it does not have to be awkward. Approaching retirement gives rise to many debates and one central question is what are your housing choices are going to be? The great news, now, is that downsizing is not the only option available to you. Enter the practical, stylish, yet affordable private residential elevator marketplace. More and more homeowners … [Read more...]