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Valerie Garrett RSMT, founder of Agile Aging, inspires, informs, & enlivens wellness and health at all stages of life. Instagram @sensorymovement

 Fair Oaks, California
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Joined January 2010
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Love to move to music? Wish you could/would dance? From folk to Broadway, here's Dance for Everyone - Great Easy Classes I Love bit.ly/danceforeveryone #dancetherapy
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Need a lift? Dance for Everyone - Great Classes I Love bit.ly/danceforeveryone @drpeterlovatt @moveassure
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The Little Daffodil - Movement for Spring bit.ly/3s63F3q
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Barefoot is best. It’s time to rethink cushioned footwear for kids and seniors, this minimalist-shoe advocate says washingtonpost.com/lifestyle…

It’s time to rethink cushioned footwear for kids and seniors, this minimalist-shoe advocate says

New research suggests supporting young feet could lead to weaker muscles and harm development; for seniors, too much cushion could cause falls.

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Even for seniors!
Valerie Baadh@HealthyMovement5 Sep 2021
Barefoot is best. It’s time to rethink cushioned footwear for kids and seniors, this minimalist-shoe advocate says washingtonpost.com/lifestyle…

It’s time to rethink cushioned footwear for kids and seniors, this minimalist-shoe advocate says

New research suggests supporting young feet could lead to weaker muscles and harm development; for seniors, too much cushion could cause falls.

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Why Are More People Are Falling Over Earlier In Life? — Movementum

Falls aren’t something that ‘just happen’ because you’re getting older and they’re not ‘inevitable’; they are preventable. With the fall rate in the 40-plus age group up by as much as 20% on the...

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Creativity may be key to healthy aging. Here are ways to stay inspired. washingtonpost.com/lifestyle…
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Great tips for working with colleagues as we work from home. #wfh ⁦@Forbes⁩ forbes.com/sites/morgansimon…
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Nick W Allen@NAllen2718 Mar 2020
Be more like Tony 👍🏻
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@Independent18 Mar 2020
No gym? No problem for this self-isolating grandad

No gym? No problem for this self-isolating grandad

Follow @Independent for more great videos

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Are you a RCFE? Residential Care facilities can no longer offer group exercise classes. What if we offered a free streaming video each day for fall prevention and vitality for seated elders? Who’d be interested? @HealthyMovement #mondaysinmotion
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CALA@CALAVoiceofAL28 Feb 2020
Coronavirus stories are dominating the news, leaving senior living providers with many questions. CALA has gathered resources to help California providers prepare for and prevent the spread of the virus. caassistedliving.org/provide…
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Avoiding falls and keeping yourself warm in the winter washingtonpost.com/health/av…

Avoiding falls and keeping yourself warm in the winter

Some tips on what to wear and how to stay safe when the weather is cold, icy and snowy.

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Irish School Ditches Homework For One Month, Assigns 'Acts of Kindness' Instead truththeory.com/2019/12/20/i…
Personal essay about starting ballet classes over age 60. slate.com/human-interest/202…

What Happened When I Started Dancing Ballet at Age 62

For most of my life I thought of my body as a somewhat disappointing container for my mind. Now here I was, doing rond de jambes.

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A strong grip? Push-ups? What actually can help you live to a ripe old age. washingtonpost.com/health/th…

The longevity files: A strong grip? Push-ups? What actually can help you live to a ripe old age.

The rules are pretty simple — regular exercise most of all, healthy eating (and drinking), adequate sleep and staying socially engaged

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I love this idea: comedians visiting people with #dementia and #AlzheimersDisease. "Comedians can use the work, and people with memory loss can use the laughter."--Dani Klein Modisett @laughteroncall
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LAUGHTER ON CALL | Coming to a Senior Near You laughteroncall.com/

Laughter on Call | Improv-Based Workshops That Spark Laughter & Build Connection

Improv-based workshops that help teams, families, and caregivers build stronger communication, trust, and meaningful connection.

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Comedians are being hired by the hour to help dementia patients. Their goal? ‘A full belly laugh.’ washingtonpost.com/lifestyle…

Comedians are being hired by the hour to help dementia patients. Their goal? ‘A full belly laugh.’

"Comedians can use the work, and people with memory loss can use the laughter,” said the founder of Laughter on Call.

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Human centered design changes everything! washingtonpost.com/news/maga…

The rise of deaf architecture

Deaf people use space very differently from hearing people. Can our buildings, sidewalks and markets finally reflect that?

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A grey/blonde/red/blue/black haired army of lovely women. uninvisibility.com/post/no-i…
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