Senior Helpers of Santa Barbara, CA HCO #424700002

"There is always going to be more good out there, you just have to look for it". Mary Latham’s sick mom's words inspired her to travel the country and collect stories of kindness. Her purpose is not to mourn her mom's death, but to celebrate her life. Listen to her story on this #MotivationalMonday! https://hubs.li/H0BrQks0

Happy Thanksgiving from the Senior Helpers family! Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for friends, family, & so much more. Spread some love, joy, and laughter this Thanksgiving! #HappyThanksgiving

COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and it affects more than 24 million Americans. November is COPD Awareness Month, so here are a few signs and symptoms of COPD! https://hubs.li/H0Bqy-z0

As you age, the strength and size of your glutes determine how well you can walk , how easily you can climb stairs and navigate obstacles, and eventually, whether you can get up from a chair or use the bathroom without assistance. The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle on your body and one of the strongest. It is the prime mover muscle in running, jumping, climbing, and lifting heavy things off the floor. A 2017 study in the journal PLOS One showed that middle-aged women... with back pain had significantly smaller gluteus maximus muscles than similar women without pain. The researchers cannot say if smaller glutes lead to back pain or if back pain leads to smaller glutes. It’s probably some of both: A person with smaller glutes might rely more on her back muscles to lift heavy things, which would lead to back pain, just as a person with a bad back would be less likely to lift anything, leading to smaller, weaker glutes. Either way, your glutes are crucial to your activity level later in lifeand eventually to your independence. Those who keep their glutes strong can do more, do it with less effort, and do it longer than those who let them get smaller and weaker. (Silver Sneakers)