Wear and tear on our bodies as we age is a normal part of life. We may notice small aches and pains occasionally that can be off putting. This can also lead you to not want to be as active as you usually are because of the concern that you may feel like your doing more damage to whatever is sore. Luckily, following a few helpful tips in this episode will help you maintain your level of activity and fitness so you don't have to feel like slowing down is the only answer.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with clients of all ages and the feedback she would receive from them on challenges in dealing with minor aches and pains and trying to stay active.

2). Why thinking that feeling minor aches and pains as we age are possibly more serious than we think and how to determine if they are or not.

3). How starting slow with exercise is important to allowing your body to adjust to movement and activity in a safe manner.

4). How dealing with aches and pains can take a toll on your motivation to exercise and what you can do to keep your motivation levels up.

5). The importance of incorporating proper rest in between workouts and emphasizing that this could be longer than you are used to and that is OK.

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We hope the tips we've shared here are helpful to you if you feel like minor aches and pains are slowing you down. In most cases, there is no real cause for concern but following these tips will help keep you healthy and in the game for years to come.

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"Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still." – Chinese Proverb

This quote reminds us that slow growth is still growth…no matter the speed it’s better than nothing.

Meredith

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We recently heard a great quote about aging on the show "The PITT" on HBO MAX and was immediately inspired by it. We felt it captured the essence of what it is to grow old and how the younger generations perceive you.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). What is the quote that we found to be so inspiring and why we decided to dedicate an episode to it.

2). How older generations view the younger generation and vice versa.

3). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with clients of all ages and their thoughts on aging etc.

4). The value of learning from people who have been in your shoes and who are older with many experiences to share.

5). What we can all work on to help better understand each other especially between the younger and older generations.

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We hope this discussion was helpful and inspiring to you when it comes to your own aging journey. We were touched by the delivery of the scene that the quote was used in and wanted to shed more light on the perceptions of aging.

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"The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today." – Franklin D. Roosevelt

This quote reminds us to be in the present moment, positive in it, and get to the next moment in peace.

Meredith

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Regular exercise is the cornerstone of living an independent lifestyle and the path to longevity. Luckily you don't have to train excessively each week to reap the benefits of exercise. Walking promotes many healthy traits like cardiovascular training, stability, flexibility and more. It is also very easy to do and can be done indoors or outdoors depending on where you live.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Why we decided to dedicate an episode to the benefits of walking which was inspired by many of the YouTube comments and emails we get each month.

2). Some of the pros, cons and differences between walking outside and walking on a treadmill.

3). The cardiovascular benefits your receive from incorporating walking into your regular workouts.

4). The many benefits that walking has on your bone density and overall bone health.

5). How walking regularly promotes long term mental and physical health and also independence well into your later years.

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We hope the information we've shared on walking in this episode inspires you to embrace the habit if you haven't already. Walking is one of the simplest exercises you can do and it is accessible to most folks regardless of your fitness level. Slow, steady and starting small is always the best way to get started which can lead to amazing improvements in your health which can carry on for a lifetime.

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"Growth is painful. Change is painful. But, nothing is as painful as staying stuck where you do not belong." – N.R. Narayana Murthy

This quote reminds us that sometimes it hurts while going through it, but feels worse to not try to move forward.

Meredith

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Regular exercise is key to living a longer, more independent lifestyle as you age. However, some people live very busy lives between work, family, social time etc. It may not always be feasible to dedicate a "chunk" of time in your day specifically for exercise. This week we are asking the question if it makes sense to "split up" your workout into smaller workouts during the day which may make more sense for some people who have busy schedules. Does this work and is it just as effective doing one longer workout?

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). The story behind how this topic came to be and why we though it was important to discuss.

2). If splitting up your workouts into smaller exercises throughout the day is just as effective as one long workout.

3). How mixing up your smaller workouts during the day is a great way to keep it interesting and fun which may work better for those with busy schedules.

4). When is it a bad idea to workout multiple times during the day.

5). The benefits of just doing a few 5 minute workouts during the day.

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We hope the information we shared on splitting up your workouts throughout the day is helpful to you if you're struggling to find a good time to get your exercise in. What works for some people may not work for others and being flexible with your time may make more sense for you. Luckily exercising anytime during the day even if it is split out is still very beneficial for your physical well being.

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"Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor." - Truman Capote

This quote reminds us that we will fail sometimes, but remember when we do succeed the times we failed makes it that much better!

Meredith

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Financial scams have quickly become one of the fastest growing crimes in the modern digital age. Criminals are being exposed to a wealth of new ways to trick people into giving up important information like social security numbers and bank account numbers.

Unfortunately older adults are a common target. The damage caused from these kinds of scams cause mental, emotional and physical stress affecting all facets of life. Luckily there are a few easy things you can do to protect yourself from these kinds of scams to ensure your financial safety and well being into your golden years.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). What inspired us to shed light on this topic and how financial scams against seniors has grown to become a serious issue in the modern world.

2). How living in the age of social media has made it much easier for criminals to gather information about people and how this can get used to trick you into a scam.

3). One of Meredith's personal experiences with her mom and how she was targeted into a financial scam at a vulnerable time of need.

4). Why you should always wait, take a step back and breathe if you ever receive an email or phone call from someone claiming that they need important information from you like your social security number or bank account information immediately. Those are sure signs of a possible scam.

5). Why it's important to "double check" anything that sounds suspicious by calling your bank directly or anyone who urgently says that they need money from you.

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We hope the tips in this episode are helpful to you or somebody you know who may have been exposed to a financial scam. Taking the necessary precautions when you sense that something is not right will help save you time, money, stress and keep you and your family secure from financial ruin.

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"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

This quote reminds us that we all fall sometimes, but we must keep getting up and going!

Meredith

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