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Joie de Vivre! Top Destinations to Retire by the Beach

aadmin — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 12:56:21 +0000

‘Joie de Vivre’ or the ‘Joy of Life’ is something that takes on a whole new meaning when you retire. This is particularly true if you retire by the beach to enjoy a laidback lifestyle with plenty of excitement.

If you think life after retirement means spending long days sitting indoors parked in front of the TV, or pottering in the garden waiting for flowers to bloom, then you are quite mistaken. If you are on the lookout for more excitement, and plenty of fun in the sun, sand, and surf, then retirement destinations by the beach is for you.

Be it in your home country, or in lands far away, a coastal setting offers an idyllic getaway to enjoy a carefree lifestyle, spending days soaking up the sun, engaging in thrilling water sports, and taking in heavenly sunsets. It's a life full of possibilities and new adventures that offers the chance to make new friends, or spend quality time with that special someone, sharing in the joy of life.

While the beach may be just a “beach” to some, each coastal destination offers a truly unique experience. In the Caribbean, the island of Ambergris Caye in Belize is an ideal option. Fans of ‘Temptation Island’ know the picturesque isle was used as a location for two seasons of the reality TV show. Look forward to plenty of beach side areas to enjoy life by the sea. Discover the second longest barrier reef in the world within easy reach, offering plenty of diving and snorkeling.

Spain's Costa del Sol is another top destinations to retire by the beach. The seemingly never-ending Andalucian coastline offers spots of sublime seclusion by the sea, perfect for those looking to get away from it all. Amid these tranquil beaches, there are captivating villages and towns, adding to the charm of the region’s sun drenched shoreline.

Asia also offers enchanting beach destinations for retirement exotic flair. Vietnam's Hoi An makes a good spot for retirement. This busy seaport is well known for its pristine beaches. For a break, explore the town to find ancient buildings and Chinese temples which provide rich cultural insights.

Consider Thailand's Phuket, a beach destination surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea. This magical island is set in golden shores, lush greenery, and awe-inspiring rocky headlands. There is a large retirement community here where one can find like-minded individuals and couples looking to share in new adventures.

Sri Lanka is known for its golden coastlines and famed for its rich culture and cuisine. It offers several beach locales well suited for those interested in active retirement living. Consider staying at the retirement village of Heritage Grove in Negombo, along the island’s West Coast, with its soft sandy beaches in a tropical paradise.

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Seven Ways for Mature Adults to Find Fun in the Snow

aadmin — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 11:58:17 +0000

The torch has been passed to Sochi, Russia. The 2014 Winter Olympics opened on February 7 and will continue until the last event on February 23. Against the backdrop of the majestic Caucasus Mountains, countries from across the globe will be competing for the podium.

The Winter Olympics showcase talented athletes at peak performance. But the true story is the global spectator reach of the games to a world-wide audience. Millions of TV viewers will be glued to their sets. Couch surfing through winter sports abounds though health experts counsel against inactive lifestyles, especially for older and middle-aged adults, who are still able to engage in an easy-going Olympics. Here are some possibilities for an aging population with access to colder climes, the snow, and higher terrain.

1. Snowshoeing

It's a low-impact hiking alternative, less expensive than cross-country or downhill skiing, and a sound aerobic work-out with cardio-vascular benefits. Organizers can decide on a snowy path and let older participants compete for medals. On the other hand, athletic contests can be put aside for the outdoor fun of tramping through the snow.

2. Ice Fishing Derby

55+ enthusiasts can join in with experienced ice fishers, after finding a proper hand saw and an expert ice cutter with know-how. Equipment is minimal: a small, light fishing rod with brightly colored lures and bait such as worms or minnows. Fishing derbies are good fun and offer worthwhile competition. Alaska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Vermont, New Hampshire, Ohio, New York and Canada are the major North American ice fishing areas. Participants need proper layered outerwear. Storytelling, jokes and conversation are recommended because ice fishing is a social and recreational event.

3. Curling
The Olympics feature curling as an event. Curling enthusiasts around North America can gear up as if they are Olympians. The United States Curling Association lists 13,000 curlers in the country and more than 135 curling clubs. Amateurs can watch for TV tips from Sochi and get back on the ice to compete in their communities.

4. Senior Hockey
Hockey may be a sport for young men or women with lots of checking and fast bursts of speed up and down the ice, but aging people can play within their limitations. USA Hockey or Hockey Canada can direct you to an appropriate league. Many community centers will provide hockey information and ice time for older players. It's never too late to form a team and play a loose game. Remember. No checking or heavy hitting. Hockey fights are a TV spectacle.

5. Adapted Nordic Skiing, Nordic Walking, and Adapted Downhill Skiing
Keep the fun aspect uppermost for 55+ people. Trails and slopes should be of reasonable difficulty. Forget about the Caucasus Mountains, Whistler, or the French Alps. Realistic ski runs exist near most North American metropolitan areas. Competition can be based on predicted times rather than on best results, wherein winning participants compete against themselves.

6. Adapted Speed Skating
The concept of predicted times holds true for speed skating for 55+. Winners can be those who calculate their finishing time rather than the actual fastest finishers.

7. Post activity rewards

Winter sports and recreation are good fun and exercise for older people, although they often like after-activity rewards, too, like good food and drink. Socializing is an important part of winter activities for the 55+ crowd who want to combine good cheer and bonhomie along with outdoor sporting experiences.

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Die-Hards Compete at 55+ Olympic Games

aadmin — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 11:50:00 +0000

The 2014 Sochi Olympics may showcase the best winter athletes in the world, alongside a global spectator reach to a world-wide audience, with millions glued to their TVs, the Internet, radio, and print.

But, people don't have to settle for their armchairs when winter sports abound for active adults. Health professionals warn against sedentary lifestyles, especially for mature adults – the 55+ crowd – who can participate in a dialed-down Olympics.

Tony Meriano’s hockey group involves over 100 participants who play three times a week with special rules for seniors, including no body contact or slap shots. “We may not have the energy of NHL 20-year-olds,” said Meriano, “but former Junior A and senior amateur hockey competitors play and enjoy it.”

The Vice President of the Ontario Senior Games Association (OSGA) said it helps participants to maintain active lifestyles – physically, mentally, and socially.

The OSGA staggers its Winter Olympics during opposite years to the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Flash back to 2013, when the Ontario organization held its provincial games in Huntsville, a glacially elevated area in a skiing resort two hours north of Toronto. Flash forward to 2015, when the OSGA will hold its games in the Haliburton Highlands, situated in the craggy Canadian Shield.

“The competition is friendly,” said Meriano. “A lot of what we do focuses on pre-game and after-game activities, people meeting up, engaging before and after recreational sporting activities.”

The OSGA winter games are divided into outdoor and indoor events for men and women. Outdoor events include downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, ice hockey, ice skating, and curling. The indoor events: volleyball, 10 Pin Bowling, badminton, table tennis, and duplicate bridge.

Mariano explained that the indoor departure from pure winter sports is the OSGA’s attempt to reach a wide range of abilities and interests for those 55+. “We want people who aren’t necessarily skaters, skiers, hockey players or curlers,” said Mariano. “We seek to engage all seniors for purposes of physical, mental and social wellbeing.”

Let the games begin!

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6 Benefits of Senior Centers for Seniors

aadmin — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:21:48 +0000

Whether you are enjoying retirement or still working, senior centers are fast becoming the “it” places to go for seniors. A senior center is a non-profit or for-profit community center where individuals who are 50 years or older can go to enjoy many things including wellness programs. Although you may consider the major benefit of senior centers is getting away from the social media- and text-obsessed younger generation, there are some other benefits as well.

1. Staying Social

Whether you are living alone or with family, senior centers allow you to stay socially active. Even when you’re living with someone, it is easy to isolate yourself away from people. Senior centers are definitely a way to enjoy much of what life has to offer. You will meet new people and participate in community events. There are plenty of educational and arts programs to participate in:

Volunteer opportunities.
Recreational activities.
Programs that offer information and assistance.
Civic engagement opportunities.
Exercise classes.
Art classes.
Social club meetings.

Don’t worry. If your kids are begging to join you at your senior center, there are some intergenerational programs they can attend.

2. Communication

Going to a senior center is a way to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings in your area. This can be a big help during election time when you want to know more than what the local media is saying about a candidate. In addition, you can just go there to talk and socialize with other people whether they are other senior members or staff.

3. Financial Advantage

This benefit is probably not discussed a lot because people don't usually discuss their finances unless they have to. If you are on a tight budget due to paying for your medication or other bills, you don’t have to choose medicine over food. Senior centers are usually open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or later. This means you can stop by during breakfast, lunch or dinner for a low cost or sometimes even free meal.

4. Services

Services offered depends on the specific senior center. However, a majority of the centers offer services like:

Public benefits counseling.
Transportation services.
Employment assistance.
Nutrition programs.
Meal programs.

5. Improved Emotional Health

Sometimes when you’re at home without anything to do, you start thinking about the past or feeling useless. What can make things worse is your family’s good intentions. Maybe your children nag you about getting out of the house. Maybe they think you should move into an assisted living community. Their good intentions can make you feel even worse. With so much to do at your local social center, you will experience a vast improvement in your emotional health.

6. Staying Healthy

Why pay for a fitness center or gym when you can have a more affordable and enjoyable time at a senior center? Senior centers offer a great way to stay healthy because of the wide range of fitness and exercise programs they offer. Each program is tailored to meet your fitness level and abilities.

According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), research shows that older adults who go to senior centers learn to delay and manage the development of chronic disease. In addition, they experience an improvement in their mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, social and economic wellbeing. So join your peers and enjoy what senior centers have to offer. You’ll definitely find more benefits than listed here.

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Baby Boomers Realize Childhood Dreams at MLB Fantasy Camps

aadmin — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 13:53:30 +0000

Nobody on the road, nobody on the beach, I feel it in the air, the summer's out of reach: The Boys of Summer - Don Henley

Fantasy: Psychologists describe it as an escape mechanism to deal with the rigors of daily life or label it as reverie to cope with unfulfilled dreams. Boys imagine facing a fast ball or slider from a Major League pitcher but never realize their aspirations in real life. As aging adults, they cling to youthful hero worship of Mantle and Maris , Clemente, Mays, Aaron, Yastrzemski.

2014 finds large parts of the USA and Canada in the deep freeze of a polar vortex. Spring training in Florida and Arizona begins in late February but seems like never-never-land. The boys of summer seem too far off to even consider.

Major League Baseball Fantasy Camps

Some mature adults have taken matters into their own hands. For those who can afford it - $3.5 thousand to $5.5 thousand - retired men in their 50s and 60s can be play for 5 to 8 days at MLB Fantasy Camps against former greats, like Wade Boggs for Red Sox aficionados; George Brett and Bret Saberhagen for KC Royals die-hards; Vida Blue and Gaylord Perry for SF Giants fans.

Boomers faithful to The Bronx Bombers can be coached by former professionals like Bucky Dent and Mike Torrez from the Yankees 1977 World Series Champions and suit up in iconic pinstripe uniforms. Participants receive personal lockers, professional training, autograph sessions, and dream games against former MLB players.

A lot of the fantasy camps are ending, but aging Detroit Tiger loyalists can still play ball from January 26 to February 2, 2014 in Lakeland, Florida and meet Mickey Lolich, 1968 World Series MVP. Other MLB fantasy camps are available, too. See Baseball Fantasy Camp Directory - www.baseballfantasycampdirectory.com.

Athletic Conditioning for Baseball Fantasy Camps

Middle-aged fans of “The Bronx Zoo” who want a head start on fantasy camp have discovered year-long conditioning with Dana Cavalea, trainer of The Yanks for 7 years - 2007 to 2013 - who has added an adult training component to his ML Strength training facility in White Plains, NY.

Cavalea’s 65-year-old father plays in Florida fantasy leagues and has approached his son for year-round health tips.

During his years as the Yankee trainer, Dana was approached by many people about health-related issues. “I saw the older demographic predominated with their questions, especially about the aging process and injuries.” he said.

For Cavalea, working with professionals is not substantially different than working with Baby Boomers or the population at large. “It’s the same recipe, dialed down for each person’s level.” He’s helped clients rebuild their activity level in a similar method to MLB players by focusing on balance, coordination and body control.

The ML Strength program is broken down into three levels.

Training camp. Group-based classes for 15 to 18 people.
Pro Training. Individualized attention for 4 to 5 like-minded people.
ML elite. One-on-one training where a client teams up with a personal coach and a detailed program.

Baseball Fantasy Camp lovers can achieve fitness with a ML Strength trainer, and then head out to fulfill their boyhood dreams with the boys of summer.

Let's play ball.

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Great New Sport for Active Baby Boomers: Pickleball

aadmin — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 09:49:53 +0000

Maybe it's true that life begins at 50 ... but everything else starts to wear out, fall out, or spread out. Phyllis Diller

Fitness and sports are mainstays for baby boomers. They pursue active lifestyles to feel better and look younger, meeting up at the traditional spots: Yoga and Tai Chi studios, the gym and weight room. Then, there’s the customary golf course and tennis court.

The Rise of Pickleball

Now, there’s a competitor sneaking up for attention for athletic middle-aged people – Pickleball. The combination of tennis, badminton and ping pong is played across North America in all 50 US states and in 6 Canadian provinces. Pickleball racquets are designed in the shape of oversized table tennis paddles. The net is lower than badminton and the court is smaller than in tennis. The big difference is the use of the wiffle ball.

“The wiffle ball is light so there’s less impact on wrists and other joints and the Pickleball racquet is easy to use,” said Hilary Young, a Senior Health and Wellness Expert and writer for Medical Guardian.

Benefits of Pickleball

Young cited Pickleball as a low-impact sport for aging bodies, especially for people with arthritis and other joint issues. As well, it offers an effective cardiovascular workout and a social aspect with healthy competition. “Participants don’t have to run long distances,” said Young, “and it helps with reflexes, balance and agility.”

Pickleball is an alternative to established boomer sports like golf and tennis. “Golf is not for everyone and tennis is hard on older bodies” said Young. She described the upstart sport as beneficial for boomers who aspire for energetic, youthful activities but have lost flexibility. “It’s a wonderful mix of competition that’s kinder for the body,” said Young.

The Invention of the Game

The game’s invention in 1965 is credited to former Washington State Representative Joel Pritchard at his home on Bainbridge Island, WA, near Seattle. The spread of the sport has led to the formation of the US Pickleball Association (USAPA) which lists rules and regulations and offers official equipment. The global governing body is the International Federation of Pickleball (IFP).

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The Top Seven Reasons to Retire in Mexico

aadmin — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 14:25:15 +0000

Mexico has become one of the most popular international retirement spots. It’s estimated that 1-million Americans have settled south of the border while hundreds of thousands of snowbirds fly in for the harsh winter months. The reasons are easy to understand.

1. Weather
Tim Leffel, travel writer, author of 4th edition of World’s Cheapest Destinations, lauds Mexico as a land of many desirable climes for northerners tired of long winters.

“There’s hot and sunny beach weather in Cabo San Lucas, La Paz and Puerto Vallarta, explained Leffel. “Or there’s year-round, high altitude, pleasant climate – San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato or San Cristobal de las Casas – eternal spring weather.”

2. Money
Mexico offers a better lifestyle for a lot less money compared to Florida or Phoenix or Taos. In Mexico, retirees can enjoy a similar or better climate, a bigger house, and similar amenities at one-half the price.

“Labor is less expensive. Domestic help is available for substantially less. Americans with average savings can live like wealthy people," Leffel said.

3. Generous tourist visas for snowbirds
Older people can escape the cold winters and head back home in the spring. The Mexican government extends a 180-day tourist visa making Mexico a prime target for snowbirds.

4. Quality health plan
Legal residents can access the Mexican health care system including public clinics and hospitals. Private health care plans are widely available at a fraction of US expenses for private hospitals and clinics.

International travel insurance is widely employed to cover Mexican private health care which can be combined with paying out of pocket. "Or just pay out of pocket because it’s inexpensive, even at a private clinic," said Leffel.

Santiago Hernandez MD, runs ChapalaMed with offices in Chapala and in the nearby cosmopolitan center of Guadalajara. He services the growing ex-pat population.

"I charge one-third of US family doctor's fees,” said Dr. Hernandez. The Mexican-born doctor has resided in the USA for most of his life. He worked in a family medicine practice for two years in Franklin Park, IL and another two years in Aurora, IL, before returning to his homeland.

5. Work
Guadalajara’s Metropolitan Area possesses a 4-million plus population and has become a transplanted high-tech hot spot for a growing number of US companies – HP, Dell, IBM, Kodak, Siemens, Intel, etc. “They're full-time, foreign workers, in their mid-40s to mid-50s," said Hernandez. “Many are have double income no kids. One spouse teaches on the side.”

6. Culture
Retirees have to be willing to adjust and have liberal attitudes. Candidates for Mexican retirement can expect lives that are not clock-driven; Mexicans aren’t a rushed people. They spend more time in conversation. “People are more interested in face-to-face relationships and relaxation than the back-home work ethic,” said Leffel.

7. Safety
Despite reports of crime in Mexico, insiders report that it’s very safe. Parts of Mexico are dangerous, Leffel warns, especially near the US border where drug trade conduits exist. But spots where groups of retirees live are always safe.

Leffel described the Yucatan as safer than most US cities. “If you’re away from drug dealing zones, there’s no problem in terms of getting caught in the cross-fire.”

There could be more than seven reasons for a Mexican retirement. Time to take the plunge if you're willing.

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Octogenarian Finds his Niche with Online Fine Art Marketing

aadmin — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 13:53:20 +0000

Being good in business is the most fascinating kind of art – Andy Warhol

If the 20th Century artist had lived to see the coming of the Internet Age he might have branded his website with this quote.

Peter Worsley, an 84-year-old painter from Santa Barbara, CA, has adopted a brand of his own – I paint ordinary people, doing everyday things, at interesting places.

After working 50 years in aerospace and computer marketing, Worsley retired in 1996. Now, a painter, he displays his fine art on a website he created by mastering Dreamweaver.

He advises 21st century professional artists to market their artwork by paying special attention to branding. “It’s the ideal way to rise above the thousands of other artists. A website is indispensable.”

Worsley has found his niche. He opposes traditional Madison Avenue mass marketing as a ‘push’ medium. “Today, inbound marketing is the key.”

He understands the process. His website captures visitor information; he follows up with e-mails in search of potential purchases for his paintings. “Successful artists need to spend a third of their time marketing to maintain their client base; two-thirds of their time spent creating” – the elder artist’s formula for success.

In 2011, the National Endowment for the Arts identified 2.1 million artists in the United States. With so many artists seeking work, these statistics are an incentive to promote online.

After retirement, Worsley wanted to pursue another profession. He discovered he had a talent for painting and meticulously studied under other artists.

He always has been entrepreneurial and has developed a popular newsletter that is automatically distributed to Twitter and on his Facebook newsfeed.

His affinity for social media is heighted by his use of Pinterest. Women are about five times as likely to be on the site as men, the largest difference in gender of any site featured in the PewInternet report The Demographics of Social Media Users – 2012.

“Females are not identified as collectors of art,” Worsley states, “but they are big influencers of art collectors.” He ensures his art work is well-represented on Pinterest and claims success at having his art re-pinned along with their descriptors and links.

The indefatigable artist/marketer knows that it’s never too late to set another goal. He intends to write an e-book on how artists can market themselves in the 21st century.

Paintings in this article are courtesy of Peter Worsley - Fine Art Painter.

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Seniors and Social Media are on the Rise for all the Right Reasons

aadmin — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 07:09:44 +0000

Pew Internet’s release, finding 60% of adults between the ages of 50 and 64 employing social networks, unites with its other major statistic – 43% of adults over 65 hitting the social media trail.

Reading the Tea Leaves

Previous Pew Internet reports displayed that the 50 + demographic had become more in touch with online tools – computers, tablets, cell phones – to utilize social media [Tablet Ownership 2013, June 10, 2013]

Lynn Strickland, Director of Social Media and Outreach for Interactivity Marketing, perceives a growing online market between older adults and Internet businesses.

“Social media is reaching out to older adults,” said Strickland. “Ads on Facebook can drill down to age groups based on their interests.” More seniors, especially with discretionary income, see the value of Facebook’s reviews and promotional discounts.

Seniors In an Age of Yelp

Strickland points to the popularity of review sites like Yelp.com, TripAdvisor.com and Foursquare – actually an app – as contributing to the online flow of older adults sporting smartphones and tablets.

Older adults trust social media because it connects real faces with real names. They can read authentic testimonials about products and services with less reliance on letter writing, phone calls, or personal visits to businesses.

Social Media – The New Employment Path for Older Adults

Networking is an effective way to find a job, especially with the growth of the long-term unemployed and a tight job market for older adults.

The average duration of unemployment for older workers is nearly 50 weeks, far above the 37-week average for the broader workforce, wrote the Huffington Post on April 17, 2013.

Author and Social Media Consultant, Don Power believes that social media offers a possible solution to 55+ unemployment. “It broadens their small circle of friends and introduces them to a new community.”

Twitter for Older Job Searchers

The recent Pew Internet research showed the 50 to 64 year old age bracket climbing from 6% to 13%, from November, 2010 to May 2013. Employment seekers could form a meaningful part of that statistic.

“Twitter provides an avenue to break out of Facebook’s customary loop and to meet new people,” said Power. “It’s Facebook pared-down.” With a 140 character maximum, it’s designed like a social network appealing to seniors’ natural congeniality.

The Twitter Employment Network

Through Twitter, older adults can find workers, owners, and managers of companies. They gravitate towards employment opportunities to find internal people. It’s non-solicitation, an informal introduction.

Employers get to know older adults and when opportunities arise, the familiarity has been established. Older adults create their personal brand awareness to match Twitter job boards.

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Pew Internet has offered statistical confirmation for older adults and businesses to continue to reach out to each other through social media.

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Boomer Fitness - Fountain of Youth or River of Denial?

aadmin — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 05:51:02 +0000

The summer sun beckons. Baby Boomers yearn to look healthy and vibrant, to slim down and tone up.

Overzealous at the gym, or on an adventure trip, many discover too late that they've overdone it, and have ended up injured.

The Frontrunner of Boomeritis

Dr. Nicholas A. DiNubile, an orthopedic surgeon from Haverford, PA coined the term ‘Boomeritis’ to draw attention to an aging generation prone to sports and exercise injuries.

The co-specialist in sport medicine began warning his 55 Plus cohorts about musculoskeletal injuries – tendinitis, bursitis, and arthritis – when active members of his generation presented their ailments to him, during personal fitness routines and in private practice.

Bending the Curve of the Aging Process

“The Baby Boomers are the first generation to realize that they possessed a degree of control over the aging process,” said DiNubile. “Certain lifestyles can bend the curve and slow down the aging process.” In response, Baby Boomers hit the fitness/exercise trend in droves.

DiNubile noted the physical and psychological benefits of staying active, but warned of Boomers’ tendency to overdo it. “Eighty percent of the adult population needs some modification to their fitness routines to stay out of trouble.” DiNubile recommended that Boomers focus on core work.

Boomers need to do a lot of research to locate capable personal trainers, because many employ exercise routines that aggravate existing conditions. “Personal trainers tend to be younger than Boomer clients and need to consider that they’re dealing with aging bodies. One-size-fits-all programs are dangerous,” warned DiNubile.

The Fountain of Youth

Despite set-backs to the Boomer fitness movement, the orthopedic/sports medicine specialist deeply believes in its virtues. “Always find a reason to exercise. It’s the closest thing to the fountain of youth.”

The key outcomes are a longer, healthier and more vibrant life. “You’re adding life to your years more so than years to your life,” said DiNubile. “Exercise and a healthy lifestyle enables you to reach your genetic potential and maybe beyond.”

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The Miles Nadal JCC Fitness Centre in downtown Toronto is a year-round hub of activity for health and exercise. Colin Blayney, Active 55 Plus Coordinator, has developed many programs for middle-aged and older adults.

The River of Denial

Blayney believes Baby Boomers’ lack of acceptance of aging is a form of denial.

“I call it self-ageism,” said the medical-exercise specialist, “when aging people are unable to admit they have become older.” Blayney believes it’s more than an exercise problem. “It’s a life problem.”

Blayney is a 43-years-old Gen Xer. His maturity has led him to an understanding of 55+ clients. Aware of his own personal limits, he’s learned to stay within them. A post rehab professional, Blayney helps clients make the transition into appropriate exercise for better daily functioning.

“All people should exercise, but specifically this age group,” said Blayney.

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Boomers stand on the precipice of anti-aging and Boomeritis. There’s an art and a science to finding the middle path.

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