Staying physically healthy as we age is the greatest gift we can give to ourselves and to our loved ones.

Experts agree, if you haven’t led an active lifestyle, it’s never too late to start. Consulting your doctor is necessary because we have a tendency to overestimate even moderate activity.

I was talking to my grandson yesterday and told him I had ridden dirt bikes until age 69. Was that a wise thing at my age or at any age?

AARP Magazine had an article that offered tests for seniors' physical abilities. The objective: to improve quality of life while fostering self-confidence and maintaining strength. Muscle mass decreases as we age, even with preventative exercise, so we must learn to stop depending on brute strength and instead use finesse.

A race car may have the horsepower to compete, but be unable to maintain traction. The body is no different. Flexibility is a key factor of healthy aging. Tai chi classes, now on hold thanks to COVID-19, are an opportunity to maintain flexibility and improve balance, which is also important. It also helps us discover our strong and weak sides so that we can concentrate our effort where it will do the most good. In my current state of health, I have a bad knee and a worse knee!

Bone density also decreases with age, once an issue for one in four women, now affecting men as well due to medication.

Why struggle with aging when you can rejoice in the privilege?