If the narrative around aging in this country and the world was not about retiring and no longer working, but about working to pursue health and wellbeing for longevity, what would it be like? If you want to increase your quality of life, you need to flip from what you no longer do to what you can do.
An estimated 80.8 million people over the age of 65 are in the U.S., making them the fastest growing segment of the population. One in six people on the planet will be 65 years old by the year 2050 according to the United Nations.
Anti-aging products such as cosmetics, supplements, skin products, pharmaceuticals, and more can be found in this market. In the United States, an estimated $60 billion was spent on anti-aging products in the next two years.
A better quality of life as an older person is not about buying and consuming more products but engaging in accessible fitness routines with a community.
Mobility and ill health are not guaranteed. Incorporating regular physical movement, social interaction, and cognitive exercises into life can be the life-changer millions need.
I decided to help my parents at the start of the Pandemic in 2020.
I started a digital-based community of live exercise sessions to help my mother, who had suffered a number of falls over the years, resulting in some broken bones, contusions, and a sprained wrist.
As falls are the leading cause of injury- related death among older adults, I knew she needed to start exercising.
She was resistant to the idea of exercise videos and online classes, and the Pandemic prevented her from going to a gym. She wanted small group classes to engage with peers and build community.
Can you run after your 50th birthday? Some people say you can and should. It is possible to do it safely.
Older adults are more likely to suffer from social isolation due to aging and the Pandemic only made the problem worse.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, social isolation can lead to dementia, stroke, depression, heart disease, anxiety, and suicide for people 50 and older.
The ability to connect with others is provided by moving to something as simple as live classes in small groups.
My father, an elderly man who lives in Philadelphia, was not active due to back pain. The Cleveland Clinic says sarcopenia occurs in 5% to 13% of people over the age of 60.
Estimates increase to as much as 50% in people 80 and older. My mother had a different issue. There is a decrease in the quality of life.
There are a few things you can be doing to take better care of your health.
sarcopenia is associated with a significantly higher risk of mortality, independent of population and risk of bias.
A 2020 study stated that exercise should be the priority for patients with sarcopenia.
My father initially said strength training wasn't for him. He was on board when I took the classes with him. I told him it would be better if he thought of it as Day One of a better life. The nature of our relationship has changed as a result of this practice.
Life expectancy in the US is 76.1 years, according to the CDC. A woman's life expectancy is 79.1 years, while a man's is 71.2 years. Many may have two decades more of life left in them.
Do you think it's safe to ski after 50? Trainers can help you keep hitting the slopes.
The National Institute of Health awarded Vivo $2.3 million to study how this science-based training strategy and interactive small-group format can improve muscle strength and blood sugar levels in older adults with prediabetes. The final results will be published in 2024.
Eric Levitan is the CEO of the company.
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