Aging Safely, Wisely, and Well

It's no secret that we are all aging. The question is: What can you do to age as functionally and independently as possible?

If you're like many people, you dread becoming feeble, having a disabling fall, or needing the care of your children or others as you grow older. Perhaps you've already reached this point and wonder if there's anything you can do about it. The answer is YES

As a physical therapist for the past fifty years and the founder of Thera-Fitness^(R), author C. Vicki Gold, PT, MA--now eighty years young and living an active and vibrant life--is an expert in helping people regain, and strengthen, their mobility. In Aging Safely, Wisely, and Well, she has culled her most valuable moves, body mechanics, and mindset tips to help seniors transform the ways they move through life.

And if you don't like exercise? You'll be glad to know that this is NOT an exercise book Even if you currently have physical limitations, this book will provide you with simple ways to start immediately improving your levels of strength and fitness, prevent falls, and take steps to be functionally fit for the rest of your life. You read that right

If you're ready to take charge of your health and wellness, and to experience a positive impact on your mindset and mobility, Vicki will teach you small changes, using gentle movements and techniques to foster greater functioning, flexibility--and, perhaps most important-confidence.

Part One of Aging Safely, Wisely, and Well focuses on:

Setting yourself up for success using the powerful roles of neuroplasticity, mindfulness, and visualization in your transformative practices

Incorporating Vicki's ABC Mind-Body System of Alignment, Breathing, and Centering as your vitalizing foundation for all moves and activities

Learning to move in S-l-o-w - M-o-t-i-o-n for outstanding mental and physical benefits

Mastering The Basic Moves and the principles of body mechanics so that your activities are always performed safely

Embracing the ABC(S) of Attitude, Beliefs, Commitment, and Self-Talk to foster positive personal growth and transformation

Making the elements of Basic Physical Fitness the building blocks for your fortifying routine

Then, in Part Two, Vicki provides bonus chapters, with contributions from experts in their fields, that address specific areas of concern:

Maintaining the gift of balance and avoiding falls

Keeping your feet healthy and happy

Preventing and treating osteoporosis

Successfully aging in place

Nourishing yourself properly for biological longevity

Whether you're a senior in your 60s, 70s, 80s, or even 90s-or you're a younger adult who wants to engage in preventive activities--Aging Safely, Wisely, and Well: A Movement and Mindset Guide for Older Adults is your go-to blueprint for simple physical and mental activities that will empower you to be the strong and vital individual you desire to be