⚠️ Stroke Symptoms in Women👭 May Differ From Men👬
"..women, may experience stroke👉 symptoms that are not included in the Be Fast acronym.
👉 Women are less likely to be recognised as having a stroke because their symptoms can differ from men’s.
👉 👉 These may include sudden fatigue, confusion, nausea, fainting, or general weakness rather than clear paralysis or slurred speech.
#Health #Aging #Women
#Stroke

https://theconversation.com/stroke-can-happen-to-anyone-an-expert-explains-how-to-spot-the-signs-and-act-fast-266039

⚠️ Stroke Symptoms in Women👭 May Differ From Men👬
"..women, may experience stroke👉 symptoms that are not included in the Be Fast acronym.
👉 Women are less likely to be recognised as having a stroke because their symptoms can differ from men’s.
👉 👉 These may include sudden fatigue, confusion, nausea, fainting, or general weakness rather than clear paralysis or slurred speech.
#Health #Aging #Women
#Stroke

https://theconversation.com/stroke-can-happen-to-anyone-an-expert-explains-how-to-spot-the-signs-and-act-fast-266039

Nomura Asset Management's new retirement solutions team is made up of workers who came back from retirement themselves. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/21/companies/nomura-asset-management-retirement-help/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #nomuraassetmanagement #investments #nisa #retirement #aging

Global birth rates are declining, raising concerns about the impact on society, particularly women, as it exacerbates isolation while creating a need for structural and cultural changes to support motherhood. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/10/20/world/a-world-with-fewer-moms/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #familyplanning #parenthood #children #women039sissues #marriage #aging

💬I received a surprise text today—and it made my day. 😀

One of my former online fitness clients, Carol Ann (age 55), hit a major milestone:
🧱 Plank with a 45 lb plate
⏱ Held for 2 minutes
🔥 First time ever

🎯Carol Ann continues to break stereotypes about women and aging—proving that strength, discipline, and progress have no expiration date.

📣Let’s keep celebrating everyday victories—because they’re anything but ordinary.

#fitness #over50 #WomenHealth #women #aging #life #health #exercise

⭐️Meet the rockstars from my SPARTA Strength Class at the Milano Senior Center in Melrose, MA!

🎯Here, age (65-95!), background, or ability don’t define us. We don’t just lift weights—we lift each other.

ALL are welcome, ALL are an inspiration. This is what true strength looks like.💪🏾

#healthequity #seniorfitness #aging #teamwork #accessibility #fitness #melrosema #inspiration #community #America #Disability #friendship #northshorema #groupfitness #healthyaging #photography

💪🏾 IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO GET ACTIVE!

💥Today was my second time teaching the SPARTA Strength Class in partnership with Mystic Valley Elder Services for the incredible residents at Heritage House in Malden, MA.

They tackled power, strength, and partner exercises with amazing energy⚡️

🔊 Turn up the sound for the cheers and laughter!😅

#Fitness #exercise #community #eldercare #seniors #health #aging #mentalhealth #accessibility #fun #life #fallprevention #northshorema #boston #hiit #inspiration

A company in Fukuoka Prefecture, is pioneering what it calls a “grandma business” by operating eateries where elderly women, some with dementia, welcome guests with homestyle cooking. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/29/japan/japan-elderly-dementia-care/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #aging #elderly #dementia #nursingcare #fukuoka

A company in Fukuoka Prefecture, is pioneering what it calls a “grandma business” by operating eateries where elderly women, some with dementia, welcome guests with homestyle cooking. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/29/japan/japan-elderly-dementia-care/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #aging #elderly #dementia #nursingcare #fukuoka

Senior #Fitness: A New Era Begins 💪🏾🌟

👟 September is Fall Prevention & Healthy #Aging Month!

I filmed a short video at the Malden Senior Center to show just how much they offer—and to prove that senior centers are anything but boring. 😅

➡️ My hope is that this inspires you to explore your own local senior center. There’s a whole #community waiting for you—full of movement, smiles, and connection.

✨ Please share to help spread the word.

#health #mentalhealth #veterans #wellness #fun #life

In fast-aging Japan, struggles with dementia are a common story. But researchers hope that future breakthroughs will help them rewrite the ending. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/17/japan/science-health/dementia-research/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sciencehealth #aging #elderly #mentalhealth #alzheimer039s #medicine #pharmaceuticals #dementia #lecanemab #donanemab

Authorities are calling on elderly people to recheck the way they are using their mobility-assisting devices such as electric wheelchairs and power-assisted bicycles, to help avoid accidents involving falls. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/16/japan/japan-elderly-wheelchair-fall-accident-warning/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #aging #elderly #nite

The early bird gets the worm: how a student in Sendai found connection and renewal thanks to Japan’s famed calisthenics routine. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/09/15/voices/rajio-taiso-sendai-calisthenics-intergenerational/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #voices #sendai#miyagiprefecture #expats #rajiotaiso #elderly #aging

📣 Professional Update: New Partnership in Healthy #Aging for Malden

💪🏾Today I introduced my SPARTA Strength Class at Heritage House in collaboration with Mystic Valley Elder Services . This class is designed to make movement accessible, fun, and empowering for all abilities. 💥

🎯It wasn’t just about #fitness—it was about building #community. Looking forward to future sessions with these incredible residents.✨

#health #seniors #exercise #workout #fun #mentalhealth #inspiration

Shizuoka’s traditional method of tea farming is sustainable, makes tea taste better and helps with biodiversity. But it’s also labor-intensive and the number of practitioners is dwindling. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/09/07/sustainability/shizuoka-tea-farming-chagusaba/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #sustainability #shizuoka #agriculture #tea #aging #chagusaba

The eldest daughter of a Japanese war orphan left behind in China at the end of World War II and repatriated decades later has opened a nursing car facility that provides support in Chinese. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/01/japan/japan-aging-left-behind-war-orphans/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #wwii #chinajapanrelations #elderly #aging#nursingcare

Researchers found one of the factors that contribute to dementia is hearing loss and the overwhelmingly distressing feelings that accompany it.

Frustration and anger from trying to communicate with a world that is not interested in making an effort to accommodate hearing impaired; depression from the severe isolation when one can no longer effectively communicate with friends, loved ones, caregivers, and strangers;
depression also from losing the ability to hear what may have brought joy into one's life like music, the sound of a loved one's voice, sounds of nature (birds etc) ....

Imagine having to deal with the prospect of spending ones last years, at a time when we are vulnerable and most need assistance, in a world of confusing muffled sounds and voices, and feeling exhausted by the endless miscommunications --- I say those are good reasons to feel cranky.

This is one of the reasons why high tech hearing aids -Not the cheaper ones that simply amplify sound- are vital to the brain and mental health of seniors experiencing hearing loss.

Check with a doctor who specializes in geriatrics, they will agree.
#dementia#Aging

Researchers found one of the factors that contribute to dementia is hearing loss and the overwhelmingly distressing feelings that accompany it.

Frustration and anger from trying to communicate with a world that is not interested in making an effort to accommodate hearing impaired; depression from the severe isolation when one can no longer effectively communicate with friends, loved ones, caregivers, and strangers;
depression also from losing the ability to hear what may have brought joy into one's life like music, the sound of a loved one's voice, sounds of nature (birds etc) ....

Imagine having to deal with the prospect of spending ones last years, at a time when we are vulnerable and most need assistance, in a world of confusing muffled sounds and voices, and feeling exhausted by the endless miscommunications --- I say those are good reasons to feel cranky.

This is one of the reasons why high tech hearing aids -Not the cheaper ones that simply amplify sound- are vital to the brain and mental health of seniors experiencing hearing loss.

Check with a doctor who specializes in geriatrics, they will agree.
#dementia#Aging

The Most Overlooked Move for #Aging Strong ➡️ Half kneeling + unilateral load

🎯 Why it matters (especially #over50):
This lift and press variation helps your body resist rotation, stabilize under asymmetrical load, and build strength where it counts.

✅ Fights #sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss)
✅ Supports #spine #health
✅ Builds hip & core stability
✅ Breath & motor control

✨ It’s never too late to get active.

#fitness #gym #life#Boston#Mobility#Boston#womenhealth #strongwomen

🚨Breaking News! My SPARTA strength class just leveled up at the Milano Senior Center in #Melrose (Ages 65–97) 💥

🧨 Heavier slam ball for explosive power and brain health
🪜 Agility ladders to boost coordination and balance
⚽️ Soccer balls for dynamic movement, and #fun

These upgrades support our mission: strength training, healthy #aging, and building #community —one rep at a time.

#seniorcare #strengthtraining #fitness #health #mentalhealth#Accessibility #workout #life#Inspiration#Boston