In many areas of the world, people in their 90s, especially in rural areas pick olives or work in their gardens. They’ve never seen the inside of a gym and do not need to do workouts on YouTube. They get up early to plant seeds, weed, hoe and do other outdoor chores. Walking in their village and climbing up steps is their main exercise. They live long healthy lives without the … [Read more...]
The Best Medical Wearables for People Over 50 | 2024
AARP The Magazine did an article on medical wearables which is a perfect gift for anyone you know over 50. There’s so much new technology being developed to monitor senior health and possibly save lives that they are worth considering. I've gathered a list of some that I consider to be the best. Monitor your heart, circulation & blood pressure SonoHealth makes … [Read more...]
An Assessment of What Women Over 60 Are Reading on Blogs
As a new year begins, I've been analyzing my posts to see what my audience of active women over 60 are reading and what topics they are most interested in. Unlike many marketing managers who believe that older women are only interested in adult diapers or diuretics; the results are quite different. What women are reading on BabyBoomster.com My top 10 blog pages for … [Read more...]
Bounce Your Way to Fun and Fitness with Jumpsport Trampolines
I interviewed Steve Carver who is the business and product developer for Jumpsport, a company that sells trampolines for fitness. We discussed why older women, or anyone in the over-50 demographic will benefit from using a trampoline as a fitness tool. Watch our interview on YouTube Steve is 60 years young and says that he doesn’t believe that biological age is the … [Read more...]
Did You Know Silver Sneakers Fitness is Free for Medicare Members?
I’ve been on Medicare for several years now but hadn’t signed up for the Silver Sneakers Fitness Program until just recently. The main reason was the COVID pandemic. Most gyms were closed or it didn’t feel right being in a room with a bunch of sweaty people. The other reason was, I didn’t want to feel old taking a senior fitness class. Silver Sneakers is available both in … [Read more...]