The Silver Tsunami
The baby boom began 65 years ago and now the silver tsunami is coming toward us. In a few years, social security, long-term care facilities, and families will be overwhelmed with a doubling or tripling of senior citizens by the year 2030.
President Roosevelt signs the Social Security act on August 14, 1935
A few years ago, the momma went to an Alzheimer disease lecture given by Dr. Richard Powers, a neuropathologist from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (btw, an excellent speaker, sensitive with a great sense of humor!). He listed 3 basic tips for successful aging.
- Walk 2 miles every day
- Burns calories
- Lowers blood pressure
- Makes your butt look better
- Improves overall physical health
- Lowers risk of disease
- Have 5 really good friends
- High level of engagement with life
- Interactions with a variety of other humans increase cognitive function
- Avoid long periods of depression. Get treatment.
- Stress hormones are associated with memory loss
Start now. Become a good example and enjoy yourself in the process. If you’re a multitasker, take an antidepressant, call 5 of your friends and go for a 2-mile walk!
The End!