Ageism and the Elderly What comes to mind when you think of someone who is 65 years old and over? Do you think of a little old lady baking cookies or a grumpy old man shaking his cane while yelling at children? Think about how often you talk to people over 65 who are not […]
Normal Aging
This section reviews some of the myths about aging and also gives some basic information on what happens to a person’s body and mind in the course of the aging process.
Exercise for Healthy Aging
Exercise for Healthy Aging Ponce de Leon did more to stay young by searching for the Fountain of Youth than he ever could have had he actually found the mythical waters. Regular physical activity can help keep you healthy, strong and flexible. It can also help reverse some of the physiologic changes that otherwise come […]