From time to time I check in on the "boomers leading CHANGE" website. There is always something I can relate to, be it end of life planning, shortage of nurses in the U. S., or the biggie, health care and politics. As a member of the 76 million member boomer generation, my family has always been active. As a result, we can claim to be in better health than our parents at a given age - in my case, age 65.
That is not to say is came easy. When diagnosed with early Parkinson's in 2004, I had to refocus on what was truly important. Family, life long friends, doing what I like to do, and fighting the disease, became priorities. Although the PD in my body has advanced a tick or two in recent months, exercise, in the form of hiking, yoga, swimming, and following our two very active grandsons, have been the soldiers of my battle against PD.
Last August, in collaboration with the staff of PAR (Parkinson's Association of the Rockies) this blog was born. Readership has grown each month since. Feedback indicates it is due to timely articles and fresh content.
Tomorrow we will publish a story about a Colorado woman who felt it is important to be fit both physically and mentally. You may have been in one of her yoga classes over the past 40+ years. You may have hiked with her in the Colorado high country. The results of her volunteer efforts may have touched your family in some way.
After reading her story. you will not question her tenacity, her drive, and her unending focus to remain fit both physically and mentally. Look for the story titled "Inspiring Profiles." Click on the block to bring you her story.
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