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Last month I was training Margaret, age 76. She arrived using a cane for the first time in her life and said, “I guess this is just what happens when you get old. Everyone I know is wobbly now.” I hear that sentence almost every single week. Here’s what I told Margaret (and what I […]

January 14, 2026

Balance is a Skill – Not a Gift

Let me tell you about Linda, 70, who has type 2 diabetes. When she first started with us, she said, “I watch my carbs, I take my medication, and I walk a little… but my numbers are still up and down.” Six months later, after adding gentle strength sessions twice a week, she told me, […]

January 7, 2026

Muscle: Your Best Blood Sugar Tool

Our goal throughout this article is to share how various senior living and senior care costs have risen and where they are expected to go. We will then help to paint a clear picture showing how your exercise routines are not only an investment to ensure greater quality of life but an intelligent financial decision […]

November 2, 2023

The Financial Incentive to Exercise

Join us as we delve into a specific example in which one chooses to recover at home following a hospitalization. We are aiming to shed light on the complexities that make our healthcare system hard to understand, and empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.

November 2, 2023

Recovery at Home Following a Crisis

As you know, we have quite the extensive assessment process. Thanks to our partners at VALD, we have been able to take our assessment process to the next level. While traditional practices rely on manual muscle testing, and perhaps outdated modalities, we pride ourselves on the objective data we collect through our health technology.

September 20, 2023

Why Do We Measure Hand Grip Strength?

A solution for our families who may be overwhelmed with the aging process. Our goal is to provide you with valuable information in order to make complicated decisions easier.

September 12, 2023

Announcing Caretakr

A recent study titled, Handgrip Strength Asymmetry as a New Biomarker for Sarcopenia and Individual Sarcopenia Signatures was published September 2023. This research article explores the concept of handgrip strength asymmetry as a potential biomarker for sarcopenia.

September 12, 2023

The Importance of HGS Asymmetry (Full Write Up)

LiveWell Health provides real life examples how their program is helping seniors age successfully throughout southwest Florida

A recent study titled, Handgrip Strength Asymmetry as a New Biomarker for Sarcopenia and Individual Sarcopenia Signatures was published September 2023. This research article explores the concept of handgrip strength asymmetry as a potential biomarker for sarcopenia.

September 12, 2023

The Importance of Measuring Hand Grip Strength Asymmetry

LiveWell Health provides real life examples how their program is helping seniors age successfully throughout southwest Florida

As the holiday season approaches, our hearts are filled with anticipation, and we look forward to reuniting with our loved ones. It’s a time of joy, togetherness, and reflection for many of us. However, for some families, this time of year can also bring unexpected shocks and realizations. The Annual Reunion: A Double-Edged Sword Why, […]

September 6, 2023

Navigating the Holiday Season: A Reminder for Families

Medicare Advantage Plans, also known as Part C or MA Plans, hold both promises and pitfalls that demand careful consideration. These plans combine the convenience of bundling Medicare Part A, Part B, and sometimes Part D into a single package, along with a range of enticing extra benefits. However, beneath the surface, there are potential […]

August 29, 2023

Navigating Medicare Advantage Plans: Weighing the Pros and Cons for Informed Choices