Ten Things Science Says Will Make You Happy
The Older You Get, the Farther Out "Old Age" Gets
Do You Have "Boomeritis"?
- Written by Chuck Guilford
As people over 45 try to stay — or get — in shape, they run the danger of overdoing it and injuring themselves according to the Consumer Products Safety Commission and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS).
Yes, exercise is good for us, but we need to pay heed to our bodies' needs for recovery time and variety. Mix it up. Alternate strength training and aerobic activity. Include some yoga or other stretching. For more suggestions on successful fitness routines see "'Boomeritis': a condition that may impact you."
Exploring Co-housing Alternatives
- Written by Chuck Guilford
If you are looking for a living community that balances individual freedom with shared commitments and values, you might want to investigate the co-housing model, as described in the the New York Times article "To Your Left, a Better Way of Life?" To learn more, visit the Website of the Co-housing Association. While many co-housing communities are not specifically intended for seniors, most are intergenerational, and a growing number — such as Silver Sage in Boulder, Colorado, and Elder Spirit in Abingdon, Virginia — require members to be at least 55.