#aquatherapy #healthyaging #socialwellbeing #exerciseforseniors
Aquatherapy! Essentially it is physical therapy (by a licensed professional) , but in this case- you are in a pool.
Water is everywhere! Consider: we are 70% water.
Aquatherapy is fun, safe, easy on the joints, great for heart and lungs- I could go on and on... 😊
Let's dive right in (pun intended!)
🏊🏽♂️🏊🏽♀️🌊1/ It helps to promote balance, stability and thus reduces the risk of frailty, falls and fractured bones
🏊🏽♂️🏊🏽♀️🌊2/It's usually held in groups, so it is also a social scene! Connect with friends! Make new friends!
🏊🏽♂️🏊🏽♀️🌊3/ Being weightless because of the buoyancy of water enables you to exercise and therefore SAFE on the joints
🏊🏽♂️🏊🏽♀️🌊4/ It is definitely great for mood and lessening anxiety since exercise releases the "mood booster hormones" such as endorphins
🏊🏽♂️🏊🏽♀️🌊 5/ It is great for swelling and improved circulation to your legs- you feel lighter and stronger. Who can say no to that?
One day at a time; You got this! 👍🏽✨️😃💯
What's your biggest challenge and how did you overcome?
From my heart to yours 💓
Dr. Lana
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Overwhelmed? Let's connect: 📧lana@lanaannemd.com
If you're a Family Caregiver or Physician at your wit's end, I am here for your free 15-minute coaching call- connect by email, or join me on www.lanaslittlethings.com
We gotta stick together!💯
YES, Gents, Women DO/STILL Live Longer Than Men🔬🎭WHY? Can/Will This EVER Change? Hmm!🤔
#longevity #longevityscience #menandwomen #healthyaging #womenshealth #menshealth #genetics #sociallife #lifestylechanges
The Age-old debate: "Women live longer and healthier than men".
AGREE?/DISAGREE?
Sorry gents; YES we do!
Before the inevitable protests, please hear me out!
I am not only going by the science, but also what is observable day after year, year after year:
WHY?
Basically ONE "not in your control" , but TWO well within your capacity to Champion Change!
(For the purpose of this discussion, the conversation will, for clarity, be based on this premise. I will not be discussion the myriad genetic aberrances such as XXY or other. Nor is this a social debate- for a different time).
So, let's continue:
🔬NOT IN YOUR CONTROL (Science, not social)- please remember that as medical professionals, we must adhere to the gender assigned at birth and all that goes with it:
🧬FEMALES: XX ; MALES : XY (a statistical advantage- if one has any defects, women have the benefit of the unaffected X chromosome; Males- it is what is is. As a direct result of this:
🧬 Oestrogen has been proven to have cardio and cerebrovascular protection - if your heart lives longer- so do you!; if your brain lives healthy longer, the longer it can keep you healthy !
✅IN YOUR CONTROL ✅
LIFESTYLE FACTORS
✅🔬A Healthy Lifestyle - women have been outpacing men on this for decades - diet generally 😟poor in nutrients generally due to lack of food preparation- males, especially between the ages of 20 to 40/50/60(?)
😟smoking,😟 excessive alcohol use - both of which slash your life expectancy
✅Seeking health check-ups - know if anything is wrong and correct it : hands down- women
✅SOCIAL -
😟Occupational choices and their hazards - males- typically more dangerous jobs
😟SUPPORT NETWORK!!!! - we ladies can vent and release our emotions; we are more "allowed to- so change it gents!! Have your "Mansheds of Mentorship" for younger males who WILL talk
I Challenge YOU GENTLEMEN- SHOW UP !! For us ladies , yourselves and your children!
YOU GOT THIS!
From my heart to yours 💓
Dr. Lana
.....Overwhelmed? Let's connect: 📧lana@lanaannemd.com
If you're a Family Caregiver or Physician at your wit's end, I am here for your free 15-minute coaching call- connect by email, or join me on www.lanaslittlethings.com
We gotta stick together!💯
LLT #215 : AGEING and PAIN - They Go Together! Right?🩼😟👵🏽👴🏽 WRONG!💃🏽🕺🏽
#agingprocess #arthritispain #elderlyhealth #immunesystem #frailty #fallrisk #healthyaging #familycaregivers #jointpain #jointhealth #movement
You're older- "expect pain some day , somehow".
Does this sound familiar?
As we age, yes some changes happen as part of the ageing process, but it is NOT A DISEASE, nor is it inevitable, nor do you just have to resign yourself to "living with it".
It IS a time when things are what they are🤷🏽♀️
Join me as I discuss 7 common age related pain concerns, AND, tips to mitigate, or treat
Yes , we're "keeping it real" but NOT "giving in"! 💃🏽👵🏽👴🏽🕺🏽
As life goes on, especially if you have led either an active, or sedentary lifestyle, genetics, environment, things change in our bodies!
So what to do?
1/ MOVE! - joints, muscles and bones, need to keep going to be healthy- Exercise!150 mins a day; also light weights are helpful for muscle building, stability, reduced frailty.
2/The benefits of being active are more than skin deep- it improves your mood, helps with heart health, reduces the risks and severity of NCDs
3/"The Big "C"- Cancer- colon, breast, prostate, can affect older persons to a slightly higher degree as the health of cells, small mutations, and slowing of the normal healing processes make this concern valid (and scary). There are several studies which also show the benefits of exercise.
4/ EAT your vitamins- fatty foods, green vegetables, healthy starches- if not easily chewed- make a shake! Make soup!
5/Mineral and joint supplements do help- check with your doc for the best for you
6/ If the pain needs medication to ease your discomfort- use it! ( yes under supervision)
7/ CAVEAT⚠️🛑 ⚠️!
There are signs that may indicate a much more serious health concern- life and limb:
IMMEDIATELY seek medical help if there is : sudden pain that worsens despite any intervention, back pain that is associated with inability to use the toilet; sudden fall which was preceded by dizziness or confusion; a joint that suddenly becomes swollen, painful, or causes fever.
Meanwhile:
Focus on the 5 "F"s:
1/ Fun 2/ Friendship and Family 3/ Focus (mindset) 4/ Fitness (start low and go slow) and 5/ Fluids (hydrate! - it does help , in everyway! 💃🏽🕺🏽
You Got This!!!💘🎯We Got This!🎯💘🫱🏽🫲🏾!
From my heart to yours always💗
Dr. Lana
