Aging Well Now

By Nancy Alexander, PT    Just never give up. That’s what Bonnie André from Victor NY would tell you.  At aged 60 she experienced what she describes as her defining moment.  It was a horrendous car accident that few could survive.  She did survive and because she did, she lives with a passion to be […]

By Nancy Alexander, PT  When I teach my exercise classes to adults over 50, I frequently ask how many of them have had a bone density scan done.  Thankfully a large majority of them raise their hands – as many as 80% of them.  Then I ask how many of them know their numbers.  The […]

By Nancy Alexander, PT   About a month ago, I slowed down my pace a bit. Earlier this year I was working part time, growing my business, planning a major fundraising event, writing a book, yada yada yada. You get the picture. I couldn’t think straight. I put off so many things. And I couldn’t […]

By Nancy Alexander Doesn’t that sound awesome?!  Independence Day… now this is a day worth celebrating.  Is there anything more empowering?  Is there anything more meaningful?  Is there anything more important than this?  No, I don’t think so. Today is July 4th, otherwise known as Independence Day.  Independence Day is a federal holiday in the […]

by Nancy Alexander, PT I was reminded of Bob recently when I saw one of those inspiring quotes on social media.  It read, “Life is all about how you handle Plan B.”  We’re all dealt with change in life, aren’t we?  Some things just don’t go as planned.  Sometimes we get some news that has […]

by Nancy Alexander, PT When researching osteoarthritis recently online, I was blown away by all the ads and articles touting the next miracle cure for arthritis.  “Heal your joints now!”  “Made with safe, patented nutrients!”  It went on and on.  I had to scroll down to get to the information I really needed.  Please know […]

Just a few days ago we celebrated the first day of fall here in the Finger Lakes region of NY…  with summer-like temperatures.  While we can’t prevent fall from coming (eventually), we can take action to help prevent falls.  You know, the serious kind.  Fall prevention is a very broad topic.  I want to focus […]

By Nancy Alexander, PT, CSCS   Fact:  You can increase your bone strength and improve your balance at any age… it’s true – at ANY age. Did you know that bone remodels throughout our life?  … It is a continuous process.  After the active skeletal growth phase in youth, and after menopause in women (a […]

Feeling tired, down, or maybe even frustrated?  Don’t take a pill.  Instead spend some time with Linda Hecker.  She would love to have you join her. Linda is what I call a people person.  She thrives being around others.  Meet her for lunch and she’s the one that knows a handful of people already in […]

by Nancy Alexander, PT, CSCS So, you’re thinking about getting a hip replaced.  You’ve had enough of the pain and limitations.  Here are some considerations and questions to ask as you research this more.  The answers can help you understand the pros and cons of different kinds of procedures and help you know what to […]