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You already know my mantra: getting old ain’t for sisses!
Q saw this woman climbing these ancient steps in Croatia. Isn’t she inspiring? I love to be reminded that “the world makes a way for a person who knows where they are going.”
My mom climbed steps every day until the day she died and we three brothers are convinced that’s what kept her going (plus a glass of wine and lots of love from her cats 🐱🍷❤️!)
Aging well is all about mobility and balance ⚖️ and the foundation of mobility is in our feet and ankles 👣. That’s why I am super excited to share this balance and mobility webinar we created exclusively for readers of the The Big 65’s newsletter.
Cate Reade, MS, RD, is a Registered Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist. She is the founder and CEO of MoveMor™, a company that focuses on improving functional mobility and reducing fall risks in older adults.
I met Cate at one of her mobility workshops at our local rec center. Her work and mission, helping people maintain and restore mobility, is so inspiring that I felt compelled to share her tools and techniques in this webinar.
Click on the picture below for this 20 minute webinar.
Statistics show that falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among older adults. According to the CDC, one out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury.
These injuries can significantly impact our ability to live independently and may even shorten our life expectancy. As Q and I explore the world, I am constantly reminded that we are only one step away from a tumble. It can happen to anyone at any time.
Loss of foot muscle strength (not lifting your toes high enough) and ankle mobility will greatly increase our chances of falling.
In addition to strengthening specific muscles, improving overall mobility is essential.
Regular physical activity, such as walking, yoga, or tai chi, can help maintain flexibility, strength, and coordination. These activities not only improve physical health but also enhance mental well-being, which is crucial for overall quality of life.
Remember small steps, repeated consistently, will have a huge impact. Here’s a shout out to Cheryl. She had knee replacement surgery earlier this month and she is being extra diligent doing her physical therapy. I know your husband is proud of you!
I hope you will watch the webinar because none of us ever want to be a burden to our families. The older we get, the greater our desire to maintain our independence. If you watch till the end, you’ll see Cate has a special offer just for readers of our blog!
I received a lot of positive feedback about last week’s blog, the importance of having your medical info available to first responders. Hats off (and a Starbucks card) to Jean in North Georgia showing us she is prepared. Well done Jean!
This week, we’ve been exploring the Dalmatian Coast, the Game of Thrones locales here in Croatia. Check out the caper plants growing out of the walls. The area is beautiful but I recommend NEVER coming here in summer! It’s too hot and there are too many people.
The locals tell us the best times to be here are late April/early May or late September, after the kids are back in school. Lesson learned.
In Split, we listened to a rehearsal of the opera Aida (by Giuseppe Verdi, first performed in Cairo in honor of the opening of the Suez Canal).
There’s a 3600 year old sphinx the Roman Emperor Diocletian took from Egypt and placed in this castle 1800 years ago. He was the only Emperor to ever retire and he got 10 good years in his hometown living in this remarkable place.
Our guide described him as a combination of Bill Gates and Vladimir Putin. I guess the world has always been on fire, carpe diem.
While hiking, we met a Polish guy with this number “32” shaved into the side of his head. I thought it was his favorite soccer player’s number. Turns out he was celebrating his 32nd wedding anniversary 😊❤️. Now that’s true love, right?
If you’ve every done this, send us a picture for the newsletter.
And in the meantime, keep squeezing the juice out of life and look for ways to help others!
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