Staying mobile and living an active lifestyle is the holy grail of aging. However, not all of us will be able to be as active as we'd like in our golden years. What happens when you are still very much independent and mobile but your spouse or loved one is not?

This can present many challenges especially in a close relationship. The mental, emotional and physical toll this can take on both parties can be devastating to a relationship in the long run. Thankfully it doesn't have to be that way no matter what your limitations are.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). One of Meredith's personal experiences she had learning about a close friend's parents who deal with limitations in the relationship and why it's important to talk about it.`

2). Some of the common challenges that occur when living in a situation where you or your loved one can't do the same things as the other anymore.

3). Great suggestions on how to modify any physical activity like taking walks etc. so that you both can still enjoy time together.

4). Why open communication between both parties is always important but especially in this type of situation.

5). Why it's still OK to do activities separately if one is not able to participate and still be able to share stories and make memories together.

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We hope the information in this episode is helpful to you or someone you know who may be going through challenging times with their spouse or loved ones. It's not easy making changes later in life but knowing there are things you can do to keep your relationship active, fun and exciting even when limitations are an issue is important.

Team Meredith

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"Change is inevitable. Growth is optional." – John Maxwell

This quote reminds us that we are always changing, but how we grow from it is an option we must choose.

Meredith

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Coming up with an exercise routine or plan that fits your lifestyle, schedule and goals can be challenging. Life is constantly changing and our needs change as well. Having a plan in place that you can follow or that helps guide you on your fitness journey can make your active lifestyle much more enjoyable.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Why having an exercise plan or routine that you can rely on is important especially as you age.

2). How feeling like you're not in control can make you feel anxious and can affect your motivation to exercise consistently.

3). Why it's important to be flexible when it comes to setting up your exercise plan to account for unexpected circumstances and schedules.

4). The importance of setting up clear goals that are achievable to help motivate you through your journey.

5). How "self care" plays a big role in designing your schedule and the importance of keeping that the priority as you plan.

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We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may be having trouble with coming up with a reliable exercise plan or routine. Staying active as you age is important and knowing how to manage your routine over the years will come in handy when life throws curveballs at you. Stay motivated, inspired and healthy always.

Team Meredith

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