There are an abundance of articles, Instagram posts and podcasts telling seniors how to “Age Well.” This can be wonderful and empowering information, but it can also create false hopes and unrealistic expectations leading to pain, shame and guilt if we don’t perceive ourselves as aging in the best possible way. Let’s face it, there are many normal and natural changes that a person’s body may go through as it ages. And no matter how fabulously we excel at aging, or how many of the good health tips we follow, we will still age and eventually die. Clients may blame themselves and wonder what they did wrong when their bodies don’t respond in an optimal way. They may also be embarrassed and ashamed that they aren’t aging better. Click here to read more.
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