Reach Out: Stretching Benefits And Key Equipment To Help You
March 24, 2021
No doubt most of us slow down as we get older. Getting out of a chair may take more effort and dashing out the door may not come as easily if you’re running late. In fact, research shows that after age 70, flexibility declines significantly, which may explain the challenge…
Been There, Done That: Eight Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: Breaking Out From The Pandemic
March 24, 2021
Breaking Out From The Pandemic By Alice Herb I’ve been wanting to scream “Let me out of here!” for a whole year. Now that the quarantine guidelines have been softened, and I’ve been vaccinated, have I been running out? Somewhat, but not much. Spring is almost here and it…
Early Action: Frailty Can Begin Much Earlier Than You Realize
March 17, 2021
Face it: When you conjure up an image of a frail person, you likely picture an older man or woman, hunched over a walker and moving at a snail’s pace. And while that image may reflect a certain percentage of our senior population (Johns Hopkins estimates that 7-12% of adults…
Grab And Go: The 5 Essential Items You Need As You Head Out For A Walk
March 17, 2021
Given the year we’ve had, you probably don’t need to be told to go out for a walk once spring weather is here. Cooped up by COVID, you’re more than ready to head out and walk, even without a firm destination. As we’ve previously touted on agebuzz, the value of…
Checks And Balances: A Follow-Up “Check-In” With Balance and Falls Expert Molly Roffman
February 12, 2021
As you may remember, last June agebuzz readers were lucky to learn from the wisdom and advice of Molly Roffman, the balance and falls expert who runs the studio StepWISEnow. The interview with Molly was one of our most popular posts from 2020, and now she is back to share…
Walkabout: Keeping Up Your Steps During Winter
February 10, 2021
It’s a tried and true recommendation: Walking is one of the best, easiest, and most accessible exercises you can enjoy, for both your mind and body. Long-time agebuzz readers know we’ve promoted walking for several years, as a way to keep your body moving, your mind clear, and even extend…