“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” — Jim Rohn

This quote reminds us of how important it is to take care of ourselves, in order to live a happier and healthier life!

Meredith

“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” — Jim Rohn
This quote reminds us of how important it is to take care of ourselves, in order to live a happier and healthier life!
Meredith

A podcast discussing wellness for seniors, fitness trainers and healthcare industry with enriching topics such as physical and mental wellness, nutrition, positive spirits and motivation for a healthy and active lifestyle.

Senior Fitness With Meredith

A podcast covering a wide range of health topics for seniors with enriching episodes dedicated to physical and mental wellness, nutrition, positive spirits and motivation for a healthy and active lifestyle.

A podcast covering a wide range of health topics for seniors with enriching episodes dedicated to physical and mental wellness, nutrition, positive spirits and motivation for a healthy and active lifestyle.

Senior Fitness with Meredith

This motivation reminds us of how important it is to take care of ourselves, in order to live a happier and healthier life!

Take Care - MWM

There are many things to remember when it comes to aging and maintaining a healthy, long lasting lifestyle. Participating in regular and exercise and eating a balanced diet are 2 of those things. However one of the most important aspects to aging well is also maintaining healthy social interactions with family, friends and peers.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Some of Meredith’s personal experiences in working with clients over the years and some of their thoughts on the challenges to stay social later in life.

2). Some of the things that can contribute to feelings of isolation and not wanting to participate in social activities.

3). How limitations in mobility can cause less enthused feelings to leave the comfort of a home or living space thus, leading to less social activity.

4). How maintaining close social ties to family, friends and loved ones can help slow down cognitive decline in later years.

5). Why being online can be a helpful way to stay connected to people near and far and why scheduling time to connect is important.

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We hope the tips and information we’ve shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may be struggling with staying connected to friends, family or peers. Studies have shown that healthy social interaction later in life plays an important role in living longer, happier and healthier not just for your mind, but your body and soul.

Team Meredith

There are many things to remember when it comes to aging and maintaining a healthy, long lasting lifestyle. Participating in regular and exercise and eating a balanced diet are 2 of those things. However one of the most important aspects to aging well is also maintaining healthy social interactions with family, friends and peers.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
1). Some of Meredith’s personal experiences in working with clients over the years and some of their thoughts on the challenges to stay social later in life.
2). Some of the things that can contribute to feelings of isolation and not wanting to participate in social activities.
3). How limitations in mobility can cause less enthused feelings to leave the comfort of a home or living space thus, leading to less social activity.
4). How maintaining close social ties to family, friends and loved ones can help slow down cognitive decline in later years.
5). Why being online can be a helpful way to stay connected to people near and far and why scheduling time to connect is important.
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We hope the tips and information we’ve shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may be struggling with staying connected to friends, family or peers. Studies have shown that healthy social interaction later in life plays an important role in living longer, happier and healthier not just for your mind, but your body and soul.
Team Meredith

In this episode we share some of the best reasons why it is important to stay social with friends, family, peers etc especially as we age.

The Importance of Staying Social for Mental, Physical and Emotional Health

“I’ve failed over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan

This quote reminds us that failure is what leads us to success, as it makes us push ourselves harder.

Meredith

“I’ve failed over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan
This quote reminds us that failure is what leads us to success, as it makes us push ourselves harder.
Meredith

This motivation reminds us that failure is what leads us to success, as it makes us push ourselves harder.

Failing to Succeed - MWM

Experiencing a fall can be devastating, especially as you age. According to the CDC there are about 3 million emergency department visits due to older people falls.  Moreover, nearly 319,000 older people are hospitalized for hip fractures and falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). With statistics like these it is important to take necessary steps to help prevent falls and these types of injuries.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Why staying aware of Fall Prevention monthis so important and how this helps keep this problem at the top of mind not just for one month but all year round.

2). Some of Meredith’s personal experiences in learning about the consequences of falls from clients in assisted and independent living facilities.

3). Why it’s important to communicate with those around you whom you live with about your concerns for preventing falls especially if you’ve experienced a one in the past.

4). Some of the effects that experiencing a fall can have on you both mentally and physically.

5). Why it’s important to make sure your living space is not cluttered or crowded especially when it comes to items on the floor.

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We hope the tips we’ve shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may be prone to falling. Falls can be costly to one’s long term physical and mental health and making sure you take the necessary precautions will help ensure a longer and healthier journey in life as you age.

Team Meredith

Experiencing a fall can be devastating, especially as you age. According to the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/falls/data-research/facts-stats/index.html">CDC</a> there are about 3 million emergency department visits due to older people falls.  Moreover, nearly 319,000 older people are hospitalized for hip fractures and falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). With statistics like these it is important to take necessary steps to help prevent falls and these types of injuries.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
1). Why staying aware of <a href="https://www.ncoa.org/professionals/health/center-for-healthy-aging/national-falls-prevention-resource-center/falls-prevention-awareness-week/">Fall Prevention month</a> is so important and how this helps keep this problem at the top of mind not just for one month but all year round.
2). Some of Meredith’s personal experiences in learning about the consequences of falls from clients in assisted and independent living facilities.
3). Why it’s important to communicate with those around you whom you live with about your concerns for preventing falls especially if you’ve experienced a one in the past.
4). Some of the effects that experiencing a fall can have on you both mentally and physically.
5). Why it’s important to make sure your living space is not cluttered or crowded especially when it comes to items on the floor.
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We hope the tips we’ve shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may be prone to falling. Falls can be costly to one’s long term physical and mental health and making sure you take the necessary precautions will help ensure a longer and healthier journey in life as you age.
Team Meredith

In this episode, Meredith shares 6 helpful tips to preventing falls which will help keep you safe no matter where you are.

Take Care - MWM

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