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18 11, 2016

5 Ways to Re-Imagine Active Aging

Are you ready to Re-imagine Active Aging? Passport for Wellness joins senior activity professionals from all over the world this week at ICAA Conference 2016!

As you read this, the Passport for Wellness staff is meeting with active aging & senior activity professionals from all over the world to re-imagine brain wellness and fitness. This year’s conference and forum, held in our hometown of Orlando, FL, aims to change the way we think about active aging.

How can you re-imagine active aging at your senior center, ALF, or in your community? Here are 5 ways to do it:

1. Understand Brain Fitness

Yesterday, Harvard neurospsychiatrist Dr. John Ratey spoke to the ICAA Conference audience about how important physical fitness is to brain wellness. For more information from Harvard on how these two important areas intersect, click here.

2. Educate Senior Loved Ones

You can do your part to educate senior loved ones on the benefit of exercise. Whether you’re an activity director, senior residence owner, or a health professional, exploring active aging with patients/residents and their family may help. Here’s a fact sheet on the importance of senior exercise from NIH Senior Health.

3. Get Creative

Get creative with your favorite seniors! Take a walk, do a little dancing, or reintroduce them to their favorite childhood activity.

4. Talk To The Doctor

If you’re unsure about your senior’s level of physical fitness and ability, talk to their doctor. You can come up with a fitness plan that’s right for them.

5. Try Passport For Wellness!

Passport for wellness is the #1 video exercise program for seniors, and benefits them physically, mentally, and socially. For a true game changing exercise program for your home, ALF, or senior center, visit our Passport for Wellness activity homepage today.

A few easy steps is all it takes to re-imagine active aging for seniors! Contact Us about our senior exercise programs today at info@passportforwellness.com.

11 11, 2016

Happy Veteran’s Day from Passport for Wellness!

We appreciate our American Veterans! Thank you, Veterans, for your honorable and dedicated service.

At Passport for Wellness, we’re all about Active Aging & Resources for Seniors and Caregivers. That’s why we put together this resource list for Veteran Seniors. If you’re a senior veteran or have a veteran loved one, check out these resources for them:

3 Resources for Senior Veterans on Veteran’s Day

1. Veteran Benefits Guide

We want veterans to get all of the benefits they need and deserve. Military.com has a list of Veteran Benefits that you can explore, including Healthcare Benefits, State Benefits, Memorial Benefits, and more. From information on care for conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury and Mental Health & Wellness, to an explanation of what your state has to offer, visit the Military.com Veteran Benefits guide today.

2. National Parks Lifetime Senior Pass

Did you know that seniors can get a lifetime senior pass to the US National Parks Pass Information site today to learn more. US Citizens or permanent residents aged 62 or over can take advantage of this amazing benefit! It can be obtained online, in person at a federal recreation site, or through the mail. In some cases, it even provides a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. Time to explore and get active!

3. Senior Advisor

Senior Advisor is one of the Internet’s largest senior resources. Located at SeniorAdvisor.com, you can get access to pricing, ratings, and 100,000 reviews on senior-related services, including in-home care, Alzheimer’s care, Senior Real Estate, a variety of Independent Living options, and more.

Since today is Veteran’s Day, we’ve also included the big list of meal discounts, shopping coupons, and more, exclusively reserved for Veteran’s on this holiday. To see the big list of discounts you can take advantage of today, please click here.

Thank you for celebrating with us!

Passport for Wellness is the #1 video streaming exercise and active aging program for seniors. Strengthening and supporting seniors physically, mentally, and socially, Passport for Wellness is available to seniors and their care facilities worldwide. Please visit us for more information on our Facebook for the latest updates!

4 11, 2016

Supporting Caregivers During November Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

When it comes to Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, Caregivers know that Education and Support is priceless.

Today, Passport for Wellness is a sponsor and attendee of the 23rd Annual Caregiver Educational Conference, Aging Well: Lessons from the Blue Zones, to support our mission, and the mission of our community, of empowering and educating caregivers of loved ones with conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Led by our friends at the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center located in Orlando, FL, the trusted community event educates, motivates, and inspires caregivers from across the state of Florida.

Get the Facts: More than 5 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease. Active Aging, excellent healthcare, caregiver tools, and awareness can help us eradicate Alzheimer’s disease forever. That is why the entire team at Passport for Wellness is so committed to “Going Purple” for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, as well as these local, national, and international endeavors.

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28 10, 2016

Three Ways to Go Purple for November Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

It’s nearly time for us to “Go Purple with a Purpose” for Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness and Caregivers Month! Are you ready? The Passport for Wellness team sure is!

President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in 1983. At the time of the proclamation, fewer than 2 million Americans suffered from Alzheimer’s. As we’re writing to you today, the number of people with the disease has soared to nearly 5.4 million. It’s time that we change that.

November is also dedicated to caregivers of those afflicted by Alzheimer’s Disease, and the Alzheimer’s Association (http://www.alz.org) wants you to know that you’re not alone. Whether you or a friend need information about the early stages of Alzheimer’s, or how to face the challenge of middle to late-stage caregiving, resources like the Alzheimer’s Association are devoted to helping you.

Caregivers in the US may find this local resource list helpful. Click here to access.

Credit: ALZ.org

No matter whether you are a professional caregiver, loved one, friend, or advocate, you can do your part to Go Purple for November Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Here are 3 ways to do so:

1. Find Your Local Alzheimer’s Walk and Raise Awareness

You can find a local Alzheimer’s Walk near you by visiting the Alzheimer’s Association Find a Walk link here. This is one of the best ways to get involved in Alzheimer’s Awareness and Prevention in your local community and raise money for the cause in the process. Remember, the end of Alzheimer’s truly starts with you!

2. Get Support with the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline

Have questions? Aren’t sure where to turn? The ALZ.org 24/7 helpline was designed to assist caregivers and loved ones across America. Tell your friends, and call toll free anytime day or night at 1-800-272-3900 for help and support, or visit this link for more information.

3. Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

You can do your part to help a friend or loved one if you suspect the onset of Alzheimer’s or dementia. Click here to learn about the 10 signs, which include memory loss that disrupts daily life, changes in mood or personality, or new problems with words in speaking or writing. You can also use this resource to determine what’s considered typical aging, and what indicates further investigation by a health professional.

Please also stay tuned for coverage of our participation in the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center’s November 4 Event, Aging Well: Lessons from the Blue Zones.

21 10, 2016

The Importance of Staying Mentally and Physically Fit

Active Aging is all about being physically active – but don’t forget the mental component! Staying mentally sharp is a critical aspect of healthy aging, too.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s is the 6^th leading cause of death in the United States and affects millions of people every day.

The disease is trying for seniors, their families, and their communities, but there’s good news. You can slow and even prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s with simple, regular active aging sessions.

Exercise and Alzheimer’s Prevention

The Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation stresses the value of exercise for senior citizens. In fact, they state that regular physical exercise can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s by up to 50%! It also greatly reduces memory loss and cognitive decline.

Brain Aerobics

What can be better than physical exercise? Mental exercise! The ARPF also reports that mental exercise can reduce your chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to 70%. Engaging in regular “brain aerobics” is vital for staying mentally sharp.

“Brain Aerobics” are defined by these three characteristics:

It engages your attention.
It involves more than one of your senses.
It breaks a routine activity in an unexpected, nontrivial way.

A healthy social life, healthy diet, and getting enough sleep also play a part in keeping seniors mentally healthy and fit.

Passport For Wellness for Physical and Mental Fitness

Our exercise videos are made with an understanding of how instrumental physical and mental activity is to the Active Aging Community.

Our fitness streaming program involves multiple senses, breaks up the routine in your Assisted Living Facility, and engages the attention of participants. That’s why we stimulate seniors on a physical, social, and mental level with each episode!

Historical facts, trivia, and recall questions are integrated seamlessly into the Passport For Wellness program. Stretching, flexibility, and 20 continuous minutes of aerobic exercise aid in keeping seniors physical fit.

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Your loved one or assisted facility residents are sure to love and benefit from our one-of-a-kind program. Try our program for one month free today.

14 10, 2016

Active Aging and Bone Joint Health

Bone / joint health is an important issue in the Active Aging community and one we take seriously here at Passport For Wellness.

Our #1 fitness video streaming program is designed specifically for seniors. Our low impact exercises are beneficial for those suffering with common ailments such as joint damage and inflammation. Learn more below.

By 2040, a whopping 78 million US adults 18 years or older are projected to suffer from arthritis – so bone and joint health is a big issue! Staying active is a key component in the effective treatment of this prevalent condition. This is where Passport for Wellness and Bone & Joint Action Week come in.

Bone and Joint Action Week

The United States Bone and Joint Initiative (USBJI) is a valuable resource for those struggling with pain associated with arthritis, osteoporosis, and more. Oct 12th-20^th is the annual Bone and Joint Action Week. The events organized worldwide are designed to raise awareness of prevention, disease management, and treatments of common bone and joint issues.

USBJI has put together some fantastic videos that address some of these diseases. This one below that discusses the most common types of arthritis. Watch the video right here:

Take action today and stay healthy! Do your residents or your loved one suffer from bone and joint pain? Staying active and committing to active aging for seniors can improve quality of life. We want to help your residents or loved one get moving with our fitness streaming program. Try it for one month free today. After that, our program starts at only $6.99 a month.

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30 09, 2016

Healthy Aging Updates! Active Aging News for Week of September 26, 2016

Hey Active Aging Community! It’s been a great week for healthy aging!

Active Aging Week

Spear-headed by the International Council on Active Aging, Active Aging Week celebrates healthy aging and active living.

At Passport For Wellness, we know that Active Aging is such an important factor in living longer and most importantly, maintaining independence & dignity.

We’re Living Longer

According to the World Health Organization, the number of people aged 60 and over is expected to double in the future. By 2050, more than 1 in 5 people on our planet will be 60 or older.

Programs like our #1 video streaming exercise program for seniors will allow more people to stay active without leaving their home.

#0to60 Campaign

The National Foundation on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, commemorated its 60th Anniversary with the launch of the #0to60 Campaign.

#0to60 aims to inspire more seniors to lead healthy and active lifestyles. This campaign has a simple, but powerful message: The fastest way to living healthy starts right now.

Seniors’ Skin Health

Seniors’ skin health is more important than ever – especially now that we’re living longer. How can you make sure your skin is healthy while staying active? This Infographic makes it easy as 1-2-3.

Eat Healthy, Stay Strong

Malnutrition and muscle loss is a problem in the senior population. It’s important to eat healthy and stay active to combat this prevalent issue.

If you are 50 or older, you are particularly vulnerable to malnutrition due to inadequate food consumption and the body’s decreased effectiveness in processing nutrients. Poor nutrition and not exercising can cause muscle loss. In fact, about half of older adults have significant muscle loss which can impact overall health.

Active Ageing Week Theme Days

Each day of Active Aging Week had a different theme and we had a blast celebrating healthy seniors and educating our Passport For Wellness Facebook Community about how they can get involved in healthy and active aging.

Want to try the #1 video streaming exercise and active aging program for seniors?

Explore our Program and sign up for a Free 30-Day Trial Today!

Passport for Wellness starts at just $6.99 per month after that – and is perfect for senior centers, nursing homes, ALFs, and senior care facilities. To learn more about our streaming fitness program, and how it can help your senior loved one, assisted living facility, or senior center, visit www.passportforwellness.com.

23 09, 2016

Active Aging News! Week of September 19, 2016

Hey there, Passport for Wellness Community!

We hope you’ve had an awesome and active week. We’re almost to Active Aging Week, which begins on September 25!

In our continued celebration of Active Aging Week and Healthy Aging Month, we continue to explore “What does active aging mean to you?” and we’re staying involved in the global Active Aging Community.

Pacifica Senior Living Residents Get Active!

The residents at Pacifica Senior Living in Ocala got active this week with our #1 video streaming exercise program for seniors! Great trip and great work, residents!

To try Passport for Wellness at your Assisted Living Facility, visit info@passportforwellness.com.

What is Active Aging to the Passport for Wellness Global Community?

Jessica Dawkins, a marketing professional in Central Florida, reminded us that active aging isn’t only for the elderly. She also let us in on some of the technology that many people utilize today to keep themselves accountable and active. Watch her video on What does active aging mean to you?”.

What does Active Aging mean to this Florida Marketing professional? #ActiveAging

World Alzheimer’s Day – September 21, 2016

Wednesday the 21^st was World Alzheimer’s Day. For more about this important day visit the website: www.alzinfo.org. It’s such a great cause and a great way to spread continued awareness about this heartbreaking disease that affects so many.

We loved this post on Facebook seeing seniors making purple Rice Krispie Treats to be delivered to Memory Care Facilities in their local area. Did you do anything particularly purple for World Alzheimer’s Day?

Happy Seniors, Homes, and Facilities!

We love hearing feedback about our #1 fitness streaming exercise program for seniors and this one put a smile on our faces.

JoAnn McKruit an Activities Coordinator for the Retirement Housing Foundation had this to say:

“The residents were so into the program. It was just wonderful. As I was watching them do the program, the smiles on their faces were amazing.”

We get so excited when we hear how this new approach to active aging is touching people’s lives!

Active Aging Week

Next week is Active Aging Week, and we’ve got a lot of great things in store for our social media community!

Make sure to follow LinkedIn, because we’ll be sharing wonderful tips and information as the week progresses.

Want to try Passport for Wellness for yourself?

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Passport for Wellness starts at just $6.99 per month after that – and is perfect for senior centers, nursing homes, ALFs, and senior care facilities. Passport for Wellness is the #1 video streaming exercise and active aging program for seniors. To learn more about our program, and how it can help your senior loved one, assisted living facility, or senior center, visit www.passportforwellness.com.

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16 09, 2016

Active Aging News! Week of September 12, 2016

Hey there, Passport for Wellness Active Aging Community: We hope you’ve had a healthy and active week!

We’re asking an important question all September long: “What does active aging mean to YOU?”

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We’re getting Active in London! The London Episode is available with each Passport for Wellness Senior Exercise Program Subscription.

In honor of September’s Active Aging Week and Healthy Aging Month, we’re asking for your perspective on active aging. Follow us on Facebook to watch the videos all month long.

A recent submission by Jessica Bowman, a work from home mom in Georgia, hits the nail on the head. Jessica succinctly describes active aging as

“Admitting that I need to move my body, and committing to moving it”.

We love your commitment, Jessica! Watch her full video below.

More submissions will be posted from across the entire Passport for Wellness global community next week. To submit your short video on what Active Aging means to you, send us a message on our Facebook page with your video and contact information or post your video and tag yourself on our Active Aging video posts all September long.

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Check out our benefits of exercise for the elderly. Senior exercise is so important for keeping both physically and mentally fit!

Want a sneak peak of our senior exercise videos? Head over to our YouTube page to take short adventures around the world. Subscribe to our channel to make sure you don’t miss updates to our program in the future.

Also, check out the video below to catch a glimpse of seniors having fun while staying active:

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9 09, 2016

Active Aging News! Week of September 5, 2016

Hello there, Passport for Wellness travelers! It’s time for your Weekly Active Aging Update!

How have you been this week? We hope you’ve been happy and active-ly aging with your favorite friends!

Hank and crew had a great first week of September, spending Labor Day getting active. In fact, Hank traveled to Sydney, Australia, and enjoyed some exercise while learning more about the far off country – including meeting a Koala!

You can watch a preview of the senior-favorite Sydney episode below:

We also heard from our Active Aging Community about our #1 video-streaming exercise program for seniors! Here are a couple of the fantastic testimonials we received:

“I would absolutely recommend Atria Senior Living

“They told us that the journey we went on was equivalent to a quarter of a mile and I was shocked! For me, it was very relaxing and fun. After trying it, I felt like I got a good workout and I didn’t hurt anywhere.” -Mary “Betty” Fonrose

Mary “Betty” Fonrose tried the Passport For Wellness video streaming exercise program for seniors at her local senior center.

Thank you for your submissions! To tell us how much you love the Passport for Wellness Senior Active Aging Program, email us at info@passportforwellness.com! We’d love to hear from you!

There’s no doubt about it, September is here, and there’s just a hint of Fall in the air. But hold onto your pumpkin lattes — here at Passport for Wellness, we’re experiencing an endless summer. When it’s cooling off here in America, it’s warming up in Sunny Australia. Your seniors can travel to the land down under any time they want with our #1 video streaming active aging program.

Receive a Free 30-Day Trial at PassportforWellness.com today!

Visit our interactive video center at http://bit.ly/2a6uN9V now to receive a Free “Endless Summer” 30-Day Trial!

“What Is Active Aging to YOU?”

In honor of September’s Active Aging Week and Healthy Aging Month celebrations, we’re asking the global community what Active Aging means to you! Follow us on Facebook to watch the videos all month long, pulled from the global Passport for Wellness community.

Recent submissions include 24-year-old Edward McDougal, who credits his grandfather as his “active” inspiration, and longtime Activity Coordinator Gina Haigh.

More submissions will be posted next week! To submit your short video on what Active Aging means to you, please submit via our Facebook page by sending us a Message with your video and contact information or post your video and tag yourself on our Active Aging video posts all September long.

What does Active Aging mean to Edward? Visit our Facebook page to find out!

Questions about our Program? Want to learn more about how our program helps seniors? Visit us at www.passportforwellness.com – and contact us anytime. We’re here for YOU – and the Senior Community Worldwide!

Passport for Wellness is the #1 video streaming exercise and active aging program for seniors. To learn more about our program, and how it can help your senior loved one, assisted living facility, or senior center, visit www.passportforwellness.com.

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