I have to admit I don’t entirely understand the saying “I’m having a senior moment.” I always think back to Senior in High School and think…yeah, I was kind of dumb then.
But what do I call it when I forget my keys? Or can’t remember your name? Or forget an appointment because I’m writing on my blog? (yep, just did that while writing my last article and got the call – WHERE ARE YOU? Oh, I’m busy, writing about forgetting stuff)
Actually, I recently received a facial and the esthetician began with “Well, now that your are showing age in your skin…” WHAT? I was momentarily mortified then I asked “Why do we put such an emphasis on this idea that growing old sucks and life is over?”
Seriously, no more “senior” jokes. They make me mad and I’m not yet 40. We all want to age gracefully and be fully active and healthy throughout our life. So, what are you doing to BE THAT SENIOR?
Well, one suggestion is to have regular Massage and Bodywork treatments. This will help people of all ages, but can be vital for us as we age.
Basic massage will help blood flow to all parts of your body. It also allows you to sense the parts of your body so you can know when something doesn’t feel right or a new sensation occurs. This can lead to new brain patterns being established or even early detection of something that may be wrong.
Bodywork can help loosen up the ligaments, tendons and muscles that are overworked or overused from years of doing the same movements.
Meditation assists with keeping grounded, centered and in touch with yourself as well as time to reflect on where you are RIGHT NOW, not where your were 5, 10, 15 years ago.
The power of touch is so important throughout life but a particular emphasis on massage in your later years, when we are more susceptable to feeling isolated, lose partners, or live alone, can help you stay “in touch” with your own physical, cognitive, emotional and spiritual bodies and lessen the effects of aging in all ways.
