Category Archives: Healthy aging

Practical Ways to Counter Ageism

Practical Ways to Counter Ageism
What is ageism? The World Health Organization defines ageism as, “the stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel) and discrimination (how we act) towards others or oneself based on age.” Thus, some seniors may think that they can’t do something, such as learn a new skill, simply because they think they’re too old. The…
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Embrace Healthy Lifestyle Choices to Age Better

Embrace Healthy Lifestyle Choices to Age Better
What is better aging? You can label better aging in several ways, such as successful aging, healthy aging, and slower rate of aging. As you might expect, different people include different factors to measure better aging. Specific factors include, physical and mental health, physical and mental limitations, and life satisfaction. Develop a positive mental attitude…
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Taking Up Physical Activity Late in Life

Taking Up Physical Activity Late in Life
It’s never too late to Keep Moving Physical activity is widely regarded as a key predictor of lifelong health and well-being. But does physical activity help prevent disability arising from mobility limitations in older adults? The Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders (LIFEE) study addressed this question. This randomized trial enrolled participants at eight centers…
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Resilient Aging

Resilient Aging
Resilience vs. robustness Biological resilience can be defined as the ability of cells, tissues, organs, and the whole person to recover following stress or injury. This contrasts with biological robustness, which refers to the ability of cells, tissues, organs, and the whole person to maintain a normal state in the face of stress or injury.…
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