Our Bodies After 60

"Your body may change as you get older, but you can stay youthful, energetic, and strong, simply by exercising smarter"--Page 4 of cover.

Your career is nearing its end. Your grandchildren are leaving home. Health challenges are affecting some of your closest relationships. It's the aging thing-the dreaded "A" word. If you find yourself dreading any more candles on your birthday cake, take some tips from Shirley Mitchell. Teaching people how to live sensational lives after 60 is her passion. She's succeeded at it, and so can you! Shirley addresses a host of important issues, from medical concerns to coping with the loss of a spouse. Learn how to embrace challenges like... Grandparenting; Nutrition and health choices; -Unexpected opportunities and challenges; The end of a marriage; Finances. Most of all, you will learn that your future is immeasurably bright. Your best years may still be ahead of you!

This book clearly explains when and how different rehabilitation techniques should be applied in the aging patient, thereby enabling readers to identify and apply those rehabilitation strategies that will maximize quality of life and functional independence in individual cases. It is specifically designed for ease of consultation and rapid retrieval of the information most relevant to clinical practice. Prominence is given to the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach to rehabilitation, with discussion of a very wide range of aspects of rehabilitation in different disease settings. The breadth of coverage is illustrated by the attention paid to less commonly addressed topics such as visual and hearing rehabilitation, the role of robotics and 3D imaging techniques, variations in approach among health care systems, and rehabilitation in end-of-life care. The authors are international academic experts in their fields, guaranteeing a high scientific standard throughout. This manual will be an invaluable tool and source of knowledge for geriatricians and physiatrists but will also appeal to a wider range of clinicians, practitioners, and students.

Are you over 60 and looking for ways to stay fit, active, and agile? Do you want to prevent injuries and common health concerns that come with aging? Ageless Agility is your ultimate guide to staying fit and active after 60. This book provides expert advice on stretching exercises, workout plans, and nutrition tips specifically designed for seniors. With easy-to-follow bullet points, you'll: - Discover the benefits of regular exercise for seniors over 60 - Learn the importance of stretching exercises in preventing injuries - Understand the physical changes that come with aging - Explore different types of stretching exercises, from basic to advanced - Get a comprehensive guide to Ageless Agility workouts, including warm-up and cool-down exercises, low-impact cardio, strength training, balance and coordination workouts, and more - Take your workouts to the next level with advanced Ageless Agility workouts, including progressive overload training, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), Pilates and yoga workouts, and adding resistance - Learn essential nutrients for older adults and healthy eating habits for a balanced diet - Discover tips on how to manage portions and snacking - Get expert advice on staying motivated and overcoming common barriers to exercise We understand that getting started on a fitness journey can be daunting, especially as you age. That's why Ageless Agility provides a safe and effective guide to help you ease into a fitness routine. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced senior athlete, this book offers something for everyone. Don't let age hold you back from living an active and healthy life. Get your copy of Ageless Agility today and start your journey towards a stronger, healthier, and more agile you.

This research-driven program shows readers that losing weight quickly and permanently is a matter of correcting their body chemistry and success is just a few 60-second steps away. Many studies have examined the acid-alkaline relationship between the foods we eat and how our bodies store fat, but Dr. Schoffro Cook offers the first plan to alkalize the body with simple, surprising, and flexible 60-second weight loss tricks. First, readers learn how to "kick the acid" by eating delicious meals made with whole foods that are balanced to help readers flush fat and revitalize their entire bodies. To keep the pounds peeling off, each week readers add a few new habits to their regimens. Every tip brings readers closer to balancing their pH and boosting their metabolism, so they can pick and choose the tips that fit best into their busy lifestyles for flattering results that will last. The plan features 50 mouth-watering, alkalizing recipes such as Coconut Waffles, Grilled Chicken with Citrus Salsa, and succulent Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp. Also included is a 7-day meal plan that shows readers how to incorporate these dishes into a day of hearty, delicious, body-balancing meals.

In 1970, the best-seller Our Bodies Ourselves was published. The focus of the authors, the Boston Health Collective, was on the youthful female body: on reproduction, sexuality, genitalia, intimacy and relationships in the context of North American cultural expectations. Our Bodies Not Ourselves is also about the female body—but on women aging from menopause to 100. Like its predecessor, Our Bodies Not Ourselves covers sexuality, genitalia, intimacy, gender norms and relationships. But the aging woman's body has many other issues, from head to toe, from skeleton to skin, and from sleep to motion. The book, an ethnography and Western cultural history of aging and gender, draws upon history, culture and social media, the authors’ own experiences as women of 70, and conversations and correspondence with more than two hundred women aged from 60-ish to 100. They consider the cultural and structural frameworks for contemporary aging: the long sweep of history, gendered cultural norms and the vast commercial and medical marketplaces for maintaining and altering the aging body. Part I, The Private Body, focuses on the embodied experiences of aging within our private households. Part II, The Public Body, explores weight, height, and adornment as old women appear among others. Part III, The Body With Others, sets the embodied experiences of aging women within their sexual and social relationships.