Charles Bach’s Post

Have you heard of sarcopenia? And if so, do you actually know what it means? It’s something to be aware of if you work in health care or social care. Here’s why… As we age there is a natural decline in muscle mass and strength, leading to sarcopenia. However, regular exercise has been shown to counteract this process by stimulating muscle protein synthesis and promoting muscle growth. By engaging in resistance training and strength-building exercises, older adults can preserve and even increase their muscle mass, thereby mitigating the effects of sarcopenia. Furthermore, exercise plays a crucial role in improving overall physical function and mobility, which are often compromised in individuals with sarcopenia. By enhancing balance, coordination, and flexibility, exercise helps older adults maintain their independence and quality of life. Embracing a consistent exercise regimen not only combats sarcopenia but also promotes overall health and well-being in older adults. Let's empower older adults to defy sarcopenia through the transformative power of exercise. 💪 #SarcopeniaAwareness #ExerciseForVitality #OlderAdultFitness

Studies show that regular physical exercise can reduce the risk of developing dementia by about 28%. In a new blog post, we share some simple things you can do prevent or slow cognitive decline - even if you have limited mobility. https://bit.ly/3UAzRJD #HealthyAging #CognitiveHealth #DementiaPrevention #ExerciseIsKey #AlzheimersAwareness #SeniorFitness #StayActive #AgingWell #PhysicalActivity #SeniorCare

Physical activity is a fundamental aspect of maintaining overall health and well-being, and it holds even greater significance for individuals with Down Syndrome. People with Down syndrome often face unique challenges when it comes to physical fitness and health. In our latest blog article, we will explore the numerous benefits of exercise for individuals with Down Syndrome and how the NDIS, in collaboration with Exercise Physiology services, can play a crucial role in improving their quality of life. Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21. It is associated with a range of physical and cognitive disabilities, including intellectual impairment and various health concerns. While individuals with Down syndrome have their own unique abilities and challenges, one commonality is a predisposition to obesity, muscle weakness, and cardiovascular problems. This is where exercise physiology services become an invaluable component of their healthcare. The NDIS is an Australian government initiative aimed at providing funding and support to people with disabilities to help them live fulfilling and independent lives. This program recognizes the importance of tailored support for individuals with Down syndrome, including access to exercise physiology services. Under the NDIS, participants can receive financial assistance for the services they need to maintain and improve their physical health. Read out blog post now: https://lnkd.in/eh3zVT4n #NDIS #DownSyndromeFitness #ExercisePhysiology #InspireFitness

Did you know our practice is often a first stop for families seeking natural solutions to common childhood health challenges? 😊 Yes, chiropractic care extends its benefits to even the youngest members of our families! Parents are turning to chiropractic adjustments for their children to: Enhance overall wellbeing and health Strengthen immune systems, reducing the frequency of colds and ear infections Ease the symptoms of asthma and allergies Promote better sleep patterns Reduce colic, fussiness, gassiness, constipation, and reflux Boost concentration and focus Support emotional and behavioral wellness, including concerns like anxiety and ADHD Chiropractic adjustments are tailored to gently support your child’s body, allowing them to function optimally. This means more playful days, deeper learning, endless exploration, and the preserving the essence of simply being a kid. 🫶🏼 Interested in how chiropractic care can pave the way for a healthier, happier childhood? Contact our office to learn more. Your child’s journey to optimal health and vibrant living starts here! ✨ https://lnkd.in/dMSdX6RT #BrainNotBoneAlone #DallasChiropractor #NervousSystemChiropractor

Did you know our practice is often a first stop for families seeking natural solutions to common childhood health challenges? 😊 Yes, chiropractic care extends its benefits to even the youngest members of our families! Parents are turning to chiropractic adjustments for their children to: Enhance overall wellbeing and health Strengthen immune systems, reducing the frequency of colds and ear infections Ease the symptoms of asthma and allergies Promote better sleep patterns Reduce colic, fussiness, gassiness, constipation, and reflux Boost concentration and focus Support emotional and behavioral wellness, including concerns like anxiety and ADHD Chiropractic adjustments are tailored to gently support your child’s body, allowing them to function optimally. This means more playful days, deeper learning, endless exploration, and the preserving the essence of simply being a kid. 🫶🏼 Interested in how chiropractic care can pave the way for a healthier, happier childhood? Contact our office to learn more. Your child’s journey to optimal health and vibrant living starts here! ✨ https://lnkd.in/gS4VYuda #BrainNotBoneAlone #DallasChiropractor #NervousSystemChiropractor

It's no secret that being overweight can be bad for your health. But did you know that it can now be linked to an increased risk of dementia? A recent study by the University of Oxford has revealed that people who are overweight at 45 have a stark 15-year warning period for the risk of developing dementia. As part of the study, over 220,000 people were monitored regarding their BMI, lifestyle and education, and the results clearly show a public-health crisis in the making. The study concluded that the majority of overweight people who took part in the study were 2.5 times more likely to develop dementia in their lifetime. We must all take greater steps to ensure our health and well-being. Eating a balanced diet and taking part in regular exercise can help reduce your risk of developing dementia. #dementia #weightloss #diet #socialcare

"Never Too Early Never Too Late" theme 2023 of World Alzheimer's Day observed on 21 September every year. It is never too late or early to #spreadawareness #talkaboutit strategies #prevention of dreadful disease like #alzheimersdisease. As is known AD is a form of dementia affecting memory in a considerable way. Imagine a learned elderly forgetting own family members and whose thoughts and gestures alien to oneself gradually in all aspects. #alzheimersawareness followed by prevention is only prudent way to forward. Nevertheless, adapting cognitive lifestyle besides maintaining a healthy contributes bigtime in patients well being. In the third picture, this retired IFS practices cognitive practices such as revising whole before bed, memorizing password each time while signing in and so on. Besides exercising with me everyday among others, I admire his habit of not jotting down cell phone number but instead memorize. Hats off. Taking it forward, click the link to broaden the spectrum of cognitive lifestyle and emphasize it's importance. Happy reading Now is the Time. https://lnkd.in/g4Rqw9kU #geriatriccare #eldercare #elders #familymedicine #assistedliving

It can take people YEARS to get diagnosed!!! 😞 POTs and dysautonomia are often present in our hand therapy patients referred for things like EDS, arm pain, TOS. Let’s do better, dig a bit farther, listen more. Maybe we can be the caregiver that helps or points these patients to a provider who can. Happy to see this article bringing awareness!

"To make something become seen that a society says is basically not there is a challenge, but perhaps think of it more like this: one in five people in the UK are disabled. Eighty percent of those disabilities are hidden. That’s around a sixth of the population – 10 million people in the UK – who are turning up to work, or to the dinner party, or the club night, on what might well be their 10,000th or so sick day in a row. Type 1 diabetes is just one of those hidden disabilities, but it definitely is one. To recognise all of its complexities might be a bit of an ask. To not be able to see it altogether? That’s just a bit convenient." https://lnkd.in/eJmSt5qq November is diabetes awareness month and I strongly encourage you to read this blog post by Tom Hall. He articulates the experience far better than I ever could but it is incredibly familiar to me. It is exactly 20 years and 3 months to the day since my own type 1 diabetes diagnosis which makes today my 7,398th sick day in a row. It feels unfair to label something so impactful as hidden or invisible, because it doesn't feel that way to me. So my ask of you this awareness month is a simple one. Look more closely. You may find that something you thought was invisible, isn't so hard to see after all.

“Youth with low physical activity and fitness levels and high body fat levels are more likely to develop additional risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as elevated blood pressure and serum cholesterol levels. Participation in daily physical activity can reduce body fat, encourage weight loss, and improve aerobic fitness in youth without disabilities.” While this study may be from 2008, the data and discussion still holds true today: physical activity can be beneficial to prevent and help manage chronic diseases, not only for our youth but adults as well. When I work with clients who have children, I tell them to make physical activity a family event; a family walk in the neighborhood, playing together, going to the park, working out with the littles, etc. Physical activity is more than going to the gym and doing cardio. How can you get your family moving?