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Six Tips for Pain-Free Gardening
By Nancy Alexander, PT It’s finally getting warm out and time to get out into our gardens. Some up in the Northeast have waited a long time for this. It’s mid-May for goodness sake! So, out we go to breathe in some fresh air and get our hands dirty. That’s all well and good but […]
Is Staying Home Making You Slouch?
Here’s 5 ways to correct that… by Nancy Alexander, PT Evaluate your home office and desk: Are your feet firmly on the floor? Is your keyboard at the right height so that your elbows are bent approximately 90 degrees and your forearms and wrist are flat (not at an angle at the wrist)? Is the […]
Be a Part of My New Book!
That’s right, I have started writing my second book and I have just as much passion for this one as I did for my first one. It’s all about the importance of movement as we age. I have seen this play out time and time again during my life and especially as a physical therapist […]
Five Steps to a Healthy You
By Nancy Alexander, PT Have you ever found the need to hit the “reset” button? Or call a time-out? Or just say, “Hey, what am I doing here?” I know I have. Often it happens at this time of year. It’s a time to reflect and set a direction for the next year. It can […]
Some Rambling Thoughts as a Visitor to Canandaigua
Had some time this afternoon so stopped by one of my favorite spots on the lake, Kershaw Park. I took refuge here when we had our home up for sale. It was a very stressful time. Now I’m only two weeks into our new home in Florida at this point. Still unpacking… yet found my […]
My Father’s Legacy Lives On
It is true that sometimes the toughest lessons are the greatest gifts. Thanks Dad. http://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/fathers-day-tribute-sometimes-the-toughest-lessons-are-the-greatest-gifts/ar-AACVma8
Dear Kendall Coyne Schofield,
Dear Kendall, Here I am watching you as a guest analyst on NBCSN for an NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Pittsburgh Penguins. This is four days after watching you participate in the fastest skater event at the NHL All Star Skills competition in San Jose, California. You are poised and articulate. […]
An Older Athlete is Still an Athlete
by Nancy Alexander I scored a huge win last week! Interesting I used the word “score” – like it was some kind of athletic contest. Actually, it was all about sports and what it is to be an athlete. I am grateful I won this contest. It felt so good and I am still smiling […]
It’s a New Year! Do This First…
By Nancy Alexander As one year ends and a new one begins, many of us are reflecting on our lives. Well, today, I want to make you a promise. No matter what is behind you, you can take control of your future. You can choose to dream big. You can make your life whatever you […]
Thank God for Growth Spurts
By Nancy Alexander Growth spurts make us stronger. They make us better. At any age. However, this story is not about a childhood or adolescent growth spurt. This is an adult story. The challenges we face as we age can rock us to the core. How we respond is what matters. This is the kind […]
Celebrate Caregivers This November
November is National Family Caregivers Month. This is the perfect time to celebrate the contribution of those volunteer friends and family members who support a loved one with their health or managing a disability. We’re thankful for the contributions of the more than 44 million Americans who care for a family member, friend, or neighbor. […]