In traditional Chinese and other Asian cultures the aged were highly respected and cared for. The Igabo tribesmen of Eastern Nigeria value dependency in their aged and involve them in care of children and the administration of tribal affairs (Shelton, A. in Kalish R. Uni Michigan 1969). In Eskimo culture the grandmother was pushed out…
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Change Up Your Routine – Healthy ways to reinvent yourself
Aging gracefully is as much about feeling good on the inside as feeling good on the outside. It’s never too late to make changes to reinvent yourself and maximize your mental and physical wellbeing. Self-improvement is at the top of many women’s to-do lists, and doing so can take many forms. According to a recent…
If You Want To Age Better, Be Happy
It makes sense that happier people with a positive world view would have longer, more fulfilling lives. Several recent studies have demonstrated various happy/healthy connections, such as happier marriages translating to better physical health for the partners. One U.K. study, reported inMedicalNewsToday.com, found a strong correlation between individuals who enjoy life and their increased physical function….
Enjoy life more – your body will age better, study shows
A new study from the UK and published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal claims that people who enjoy life will have better physical function and faster walking speeds than their more pessimistic counterparts. We already know there are health benefits associated with a positive outlook on life. A study from 2013 suggested people who have happy marriages also…
Fitness For Senior Citizens by Thomas Shay
As people grow older, their fitness level goes down due partially to indifference and also due to the aging process. People in the age group of 60 – 80 come under this category. Their problem relating to physical and mental health can be tackled in a planned and scientific manner. Fitness is affected not only…
Condos And Lofts For Active Senior Citizens (Nevada Senior Guide)
Your kids are out of the home. You are fully retired, or perhaps working somewhere a few hours a week just so you can keep yourself busy. You want to travel, or at least have that option. That home maintenance you used to relish? Not so much anymore. For many people, the senior years mark…