Muscle Building for Older Adults

Aging adults working out with The Good Shepherd Community Logo

The body is like a machine: it needs attention and effort to stay in the best shape. This is true at all stages of life, but especially in older age. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that all adults do strength training exercises at least twice a week and this includes aging adults. It’s never too late

Overcoming Age Discrimination

An elderly woman smiling with her arms crossed in front of her. She stands in a wooded park.

With the baby boomer generation aging in the workforce, age discrimination is becoming more prevalent. Age discrimination occurs when an older adult is discriminated upon specifically because of their age. It’s an unfair practice, but one we are unfortunately seeing more of. Signs of Age Discrimination There are a few ways you can tell that you are facing age discrimination