There is no magic pill, no wonder diet, no vitamin, no face cream, no hair restoration product, no elixir that can prevent or delay aging. Despite anti-aging claims, aging is not a disease and therefore not “preventable.” Aging is a normal deleterious biological progression among ALL species. It is not something to fear but something to manage.
Aging successfully means retaining independence and mobility, preventing chronic conditions, retaining cognitive functioning, engagement with life, and having solid and enduring friendships. The medicalization of aging is shifting the focus away from the medical model and placing more responsibility for successful outcomes on individuals. Our acute care model of aging, whereby people identify symptoms and then see a medical professional to treat it, is outdated. In other words, we are responsible for our aging outcomes. Waiting for the oil light to come is not car maintenance. Routine vehicle maintenance is essential for reliable transportation. Likewise, preventive care [diagnostics and vaccines], exercise, nutrition, hydration, stress reduction, and friendships are up to us, not the medical community. Take responsibility for how you age.
Meditation and movement are essential to wellness! I hope you enjoy viewing this presentation from PBS about aging well. This video “features practical tips, real-life success stories, and the latest from leading medical experts on aging, while giving older adults the insights and inspiration they need to live healthier, more satisfying lives.”
Art of Aging Well [27:48] from PBS
https://www.pbs.org/video/art-of-aging-well-sljdvt/
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